Isla vs Norah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isla

Girl #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland

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Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Isla Rank #35

Norah Rank #223

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #223 for Norah.

Is Isla or Norah more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Norah at #223 in the United States.

What do Isla and Norah mean?

Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Isla and Norah boy or girl names?

Isla is primarily a girl name. Norah is primarily a girl name.