Allison vs Isabella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Isabella Rank #7

Isabella is more popular, ranked #7 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Isabella ___

  • Isabella Rose
  • Isabella Grace
  • Isabella Marie
  • Isabella Anne
  • Isabella Claire
  • Isabella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Isabella

Sophia Olivia Charlotte Lucas Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Isabella more popular?

Isabella is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Isabella mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Isabella means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allison and Isabella boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Isabella is primarily a girl name.

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