Isla
Peaked at #33 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Isla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Isla — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#33
in 2023
Current rank
#35
in 2024
Years tracked
118
1886–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1886, Isla reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #33 nationally with 5,381 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #151 (2014) to #35 (2024) — a 77% improvement.
As of 2024, Isla ranks #35 nationally for girls, with 5,367 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #35 | 5,367 |
| 2023 | #33 | 5,381 |
| 2022 | #36 | 5,284 |
| 2021 | #34 | 5,540 |
| 2020 | #44 | 4,579 |
| 2019 | #57 | 4,043 |
| 2018 | #82 | 3,410 |
| 2017 | #103 | 2,879 |
Isla — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#11129
in 2020
Last ranked
#11367
in 2023
Years tracked
2
2020–2023
Trend
Stable
Isla was already at its most popular for boys in 2020 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #11129), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Isla hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #11367.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #11,367 | 6 |
| 2020 | #11,129 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Isla most popular?
Isla was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #33 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Isla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Isla?
At least 52,229 babies have been recorded with the name Isla in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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