Isla vs Jade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Isla Rank #35
Jade Rank #84

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #84 for Jade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isla ___

  • Isla Grace
  • Isla Rose
  • Isla Mae
  • Isla Kate
  • Isla Jean
  • Isla Claire

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isla or Jade more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Jade at #84 in the United States.

What do Isla and Jade mean?

Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin). Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin).

Are Isla and Jade boy or girl names?

Isla is primarily a girl name. Jade is primarily a girl name.

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