Isla
Girl name · Scottish · pronounced EYE-lah
Verified name
What does Isla mean?
Island
Origin and language
Scottish
Language family: Scottish|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 27 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 4 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Issy, Lala
Variant: Islay
Related: Isla
Using Isla across cultures
Top ranking Scottish name named after Islay island and river.
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