Isabela vs Magdalena

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

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Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

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Popularity Comparison

Isabela Rank #644
Magdalena Rank #836

Isabela is more popular, ranked #644 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isabela ___

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

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isabela

Mateo Sofia Gabriel Valentina Rafael

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isabela or Magdalena more popular?

Isabela is more popular, ranked #644 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Isabela and Magdalena mean?

Isabela means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (Elisheba) origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Isabela and Magdalena boy or girl names?

Isabela is primarily a girl name. Magdalena is primarily a girl name.

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