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Isabella/iz-uh-BEL-uh/

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Origin: SpanishUS Popularity: #6Meaning: God is my oathadd to my favorite names listSave to listSee saved namesMarcella GatesFact-checked by Marcella GatesErin HegerWritten by Erin HegerUpdated on Mar 2, 2026In this article
  • Isabella name meaning and origin
  • Isabella name popularity
  • Popularity over time
  • Isabella in pop culture
  • Famous people named Isabella
  • Names similar to Isabella
  • Baby name lists including Isabella

Isabella name meaning and origin

Isabella is an Italian and Spanish variation of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "devoted to God" or "God is my oath."

With its regal and elaborate feel, Isabella is a popular choice among parents searching for a classic, elegant name. In fact, many countries around the world, including England, France, Portugal, and Hungary have all had royals named Isabella. Isabella has also been a popular name in literature, movies, and plays, and makes an appearance in the Shakespeare play Measure by Measure.

Isabella is pronounced "is-ah-bell-ah" and has plenty of adorable nicknames to choose from, including Bella, Izzy, Izzie, Iz, Isa, and Belle. In fact, some parents choose the name Isabella intending to call their child primarily by a nickname.

Spellings don't stray too far from the classic Isabella, though you may see the name spelled with a z on occasion as Izabella. Similar versions of this beloved name include Isabelle, Isabel, Isobel, and Ysabell. It's most commonly used as a girl's name, though variations of Isabella like Ishmael or Isa can be boy or unisex names.

The name Isabella has been popular in the United States and around the world for many years, though its ranking dipped in the U.S. in the 1940s. For the next 50 years, the name was fairly rare, but began to climb the charts again in the 1990s and became one of the top 100 girl names on the Social Security Administration's list in 1998.

Isabella has become even more popular since, soaring to the top 10 names for girls in the United States in 2004 and claiming the number-one spot in 2009. Isabella's re-emergence coincided with the release of the wildly popular Twilight series books and movies, featuring a main character named Bella Swan.

Isabella remains a favorite among BabyCenter parents, staying in the top 50 girl names since 2000 and claiming the number-one spot in both 2009 and 2010. It has stayed in the top 10 since.

Isabella is a name that feels both modern and traditional and spans cultures and languages. Its elegant nature and spunky nickname choices are sure to keep Isabella among the top baby names for years to come.

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Isabella in pop culture

Isabella Knightley Character in the book Emma by Jane Austen Isabella "Bella" Swan Protagonist in the Twilight book series Isabella Linton Character in the book Wuthering Heights Isabella Character in Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure Isabella Turk Character in the TV show Scrubs Isabella Parigi Character in the film The Lizzie McGuire Movie Isabella Character in the TV show The Fosters Advertisement | page continues below

Famous people named Isabella

Isabella Rossellini Italian-American actress Isabella I Queen of Castile from 1474 to 1504, financed Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage to the Americas Isabella II Queen of Spain from 1833 to 1868 Isabella of France Queen of England as the wife of King Edward II from 1327 to 1330 Isabella, Countess of Bedford Daughter of King Edward III of England Isabella Acres American actress known for her role as Rose in the TV show Better off Ted Isabella Boylston Principal ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre Isabella Tobias American-born Israeli ice dancer Isabella "Bella" Khair Hadid American model Isabella Stewart Gardner American art collector Isabella Mary Beeton British journalist, editor, and writer

Names similar to Isabella

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