Isla
girl name#28 in 2025Isla entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #28 in 2025, ranks #28 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1886–2025
#28
rank today
#28
peak (2025)
6,012
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #956 |
| 1890s | #1222 |
| 1900s | #1188 |
| 1910s | #1313 |
| 1920s | #1622 |
| 1930s | #1914 |
| 1940s | #3408 |
| 1950s | #4024 |
| 1960s | #6619 |
| 1970s | #8474 |
| 1980s | #9116 |
| 1990s | #6949 |
| 2000s | #2769 |
| 2010s | #162 |
| 2020s | #35 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Isla has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 57,000 people named Isla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Isla is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Isla in 2025?
- Isla ranks #28 among US girl names in 2025, with 6,012 babies given the name.
- When was the name Isla most popular?
- Isla peaked in 2025, reaching #28 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Isla with classmates?
- Isla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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