Isla is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #36 in 2022 with 5,284 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 6,012 births ranking #28. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 40,546.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 310 girls born was named Isla. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Isla is a luminous place-inspired name associated with islands and water. It feels delicate, modern, and effortlessly stylish.
The name rose dramatically in recent years and became one of the defining girls' names of the era because of its short, airy sound. Its visual simplicity and nature image are central to its appeal.