Alice vs Isla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Isla

Girl #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland

Cultural Roots

Scottish Spanish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
5,367
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Izzy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Isla Rank #35

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #62 for Alice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Isla ___

  • Isla Grace
  • Isla Rose
  • Isla Mae
  • Isla Kate
  • Isla Jean
  • Isla Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Isla more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Alice and Isla mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin).

Are Alice and Isla boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Isla is primarily a girl name.

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