Denisse vs Isela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isela

Girl #1,852 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ice rule, pledged"

Origin: Old German/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,852
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ise, Sela

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Denisse Rank #1,956
Isela Rank #1,852

Isela is more popular, ranked #1852 vs #1956 for Denisse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denisse ___

  • Denisse Marie
  • Denisse Rose
  • Denisse Claire
  • Denisse Isabelle
  • Denisse Valentina
  • Denisse Sofia

Isela ___

  • Isela Maria
  • Isela Elena
  • Isela Rosa
  • Isela Guadalupe
  • Isela Carmen
  • Isela Patricia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denisse

Gabrielle Monique Pascal Renee Nicolas

If you choose Isela

Esmeralda Eduardo Marisol Rodrigo Paloma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denisse or Isela more popular?

Isela is more popular, ranked #1852 compared to Denisse at #1956 in the United States.

What do Denisse and Isela mean?

Denisse means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Isela means "ice rule, pledged" (Old German/Celtic origin).

Are Denisse and Isela boy or girl names?

Denisse is primarily a girl name. Isela is primarily a girl name.

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