Isabella
Isabella is a romantic Italian and Spanish variation of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath'. This name has roots in medieval European royalty and carries a timeless, sophisticated charm.
Current Popularity
#7 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Rich historical significance with many queens and noblewomen bearing this name
- •Offers versatile nickname options from sweet to sophisticated
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Isabella Rossellini
Italian actress and model
Queen Isabella I of Castile
15th-century Spanish monarch
Isabella Bird
19th-century explorer and travel writer
Isabella Blow
British fashion editor and stylist
Statistics
406,196
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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