Isla vs Willow

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

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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

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Popularity Comparison

Isla Rank #35
Willow Rank #41

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #41 for Willow.

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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isla or Willow more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Willow at #41 in the United States.

What do Isla and Willow mean?

Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Isla and Willow boy or girl names?

Isla is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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