Chloe vs Isla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chloe

Girl #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young green shoot"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
6,385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chlo

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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

Chloe Rank #20
Isla Rank #35

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 vs #35 for Isla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chloe ___

  • Chloe Grace
  • Chloe Rose
  • Chloe Anne
  • Chloe Jane
  • Chloe Marie
  • Chloe Elise

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 Chloe

Ethan Noah Sophie Emma Jake

If you choose Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloe or Isla more popular?

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Isla at #35 in the United States.

What do Chloe and Isla mean?

Chloe means "young green shoot" (Greek origin). Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin).

Are Chloe and Isla boy or girl names?

Chloe is primarily a girl name. Isla is primarily a girl name.

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