Bella vs Isla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, lovely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#109
Total SSA Count
2,469
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Belle

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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

Bella Rank #109
Isla Rank #35

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #109 for Bella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

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 Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

If you choose Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bella or Isla more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Bella at #109 in the United States.

What do Bella and Isla mean?

Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin). Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin).

Are Bella and Isla boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Isla is primarily a girl name.

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