Isla Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Isla means 'island' in Scottish Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word meaning 'island'. The name is often associated with natural beauty, tranquility, and a connection to nature. Isla has gained popularity in recent years and is now a widely used name around the world.
Popularity of the Name Isla
The popularity for the name Isla peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 5,536 births, which ranked number 90 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Isla had the most female births in 2021 with 5,536, which ranked number 33 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 6, which ranked number 10,588 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Isla has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,385 births to 5,255 births, an increase of 279.42%. Among females, Isla has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,385 births to 5,255 births, an increase of 279.42%.
Nationwide Popularity of Isla
- 20 Year Trend of Isla: 18020.69%
- 10 Year Trend of Isla: 279.42%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Isla: 279.42%
Popularity of Isla by State
Among females, Isla was most popular in Midwestern states with 1,351 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 591 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Isla. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 10 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 63 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 56 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 109 | 38 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 591 | 42 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 120 | 20 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 35 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 76 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 15 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 300 | 38 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 151 | 42 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 14 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 67 | 22 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 24 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 187 | 33 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 119 | 31 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 40 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 65 | 45 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 73 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 163 | 15 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 80 | 45 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 12 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 240 | 12 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 161 | 12 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 100 | 35 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 85 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 19 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 203 | 26 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 22 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 35 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 8 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 120 | 54 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 104 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 41 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 214 | 57 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 231 | 22 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 41 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 33 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 216 | 30 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 9 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 33 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 51 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 115 | 42 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 324 | 79 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 82 | 30 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 142 | 38 |
| VT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 73 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 150 | 22 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 127 | 13 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 64 |
| WY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 41 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Isla
- Total Births of Isla: 6005 (14.26%)
- Female Births of Isla: 6005 (14.26%)
Given the upward trend of Isla over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.26% increase in total births, for a total of 6,005 births in 2024. For Females, births for Isla have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6,005 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.26%.