Isla
Pronunciation: [ EEL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Isla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 12 babies have been named Isla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Isla is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,744 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,744
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Isla is also used as a girl name, ranked #35.
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About the Name Isla
Isla is a boy name .
Is Isla a boy or girl name? Isla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,744 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35. Isla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Isla is currently ranked #18,744 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Isla include Islam, Island . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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