Isla
Scottish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Isla
The given name 'Isla' is derived from the Old Norse word 'ey', meaning 'island', and is also related to the Gaelic word 'eilean', which shares a similar meaning.
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Etymology
The given name 'Isla' is derived from the Old Norse word 'ey', meaning 'island', and is also related to the Gaelic word 'eilean', which shares a similar meaning. The name 'Isla' is commonly used in Scottish and English cultures, and has historical connections to the Scottish island of Islay, which was a significant location in the country's whisky production and Gaelic heritage.
Isla currently ranks #28 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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