Girl
Scottish Gaelic
2 syllables
Isla
EYE-lah
/ˈaɪ.lə/
"The island" — serene, self-contained, surrounded by beauty
Isla is a Scottish name derived from Islay, a Hebridean island off the west coast of Scotland. Its pronunciation — EYE-lah — surprises many unfamiliar with Scottish Gaelic orthography. The name surged internationally after actress Isla Fisher brought it to prominence. Minimal in spelling yet evocative in meaning, Isla conjures peaceful coastal landscapes and Celtic serenity.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesIs · la
GenderGirl
OriginScottish Gaelic
Root WordIslay
MeaningIsland
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2020
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
IzIzzy
About the Name Isla
Isla is pronounced EYE-lah, not IZ-lah. The 's' is silent, following Scottish Gaelic pronunciation rules.
Isla means island, derived from Islay, a Hebridean island off the coast of Scotland. It evokes a sense of peaceful isolation and natural beauty.
Yes, Isla has exploded in popularity and now ranks in the US top 100. It is also in the top 10 in Scotland and Australia.
Yes, Isla is a Scottish Gaelic place name. The island of Islay has been inhabited for thousands of years and is famous for its single malt whisky distilleries.
Isla Rose, Isla Grace, Isla Mae, and Isla Claire are all popular and naturally flowing combinations.
Islas are often described as calm, elegant, and independent — the name suggests someone with quiet confidence and natural grace.
Personality of Isla
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Isla
Creativity
85%
Elegance
90%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
70%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Isla
I
Isla Fisher
Australian actress, Wedding Crashers and Confessions of a Shopaholic
I
Isla (Scottish island)
Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, known for whisky
Middle Names for Isla
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Isla
Isla Rose
Isla Grace
Isla Mae
Isla Claire
Isla Wren
Isla Anne
Isla Blue
Isla Sage
Isla Dawn
Isla Faye
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History of Isla
900
Islay settled by Viking and Gaelic peoples; the island name in use
2000
Isla Fisher gains international fame, introducing the name to wider audiences
2010
Isla enters the US top 500 for the first time
2020
Isla breaks into the US top 100, one of the fastest-rising names of the decade
Numerology & Symbolism of Isla
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sea Glass
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sea Lavender
Isla Around the World
How Isla is written in different languages and scripts
أيلا
Arabic
アイラ
Japanese
Айла
Russian
아일라
Korean
艾拉
Chinese
Άιλα
Greek
आइला
Hindi
אַיְלָה
Hebrew
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