Amaia vs Isabela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isabela

Girl #644 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (Elisheba)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#644
Total SSA Count
456
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Isa, Bela, Bella

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Isabela Rank #644

Amaia is more popular, ranked #600 vs #644 for Isabela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

Isabela ___

  • Isabela Sofia
  • Isabela Marie
  • Isabela Grace
  • Isabela Luna
  • Isabela Valentina
  • Isabela Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaia

Nerea Ane Kepa Mikel Leire

If you choose Isabela

Mateo Sofia Gabriel Valentina Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Isabela more popular?

Amaia is more popular, ranked #600 compared to Isabela at #644 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Isabela mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Isabela means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (Elisheba) origin).

Are Amaia and Isabela boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Isabela is primarily a girl name.

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