Updated February 19, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew: Consecrated to God
  • Spanish: Consecrated to God; variation of Elizabeth

What does Isabella mean and stand for?

The name Isabella comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba, a form of Elizabeth. Isabella, meaning consecrated or pledged to God, has origins in Italian and Spanish. It is also a form of Isabel and has a rich history in medieval royals.

Syllables: 4

Girl name variations

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

- 4% this year
Feminine
Common
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Elisabeth

Elisabeth

+ 8% this year
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Rare
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Lisbeth

Lisbeth

- 48% this year
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Liz

Liz

+ 80% this year
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Lizzie

Lizzie

- 11% this year
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Liza

Liza

- 14% this year
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Eliza

Eliza

- 6% this year
Feminine
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Ellie

Ellie

- 1% this year
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Elsa

Elsa

- 5% this year
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Rare
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Else

Else

0 % this year
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Beth

Beth

- 24% this year
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Rare
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Bess

Bess

- 14% this year
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Betty

Betty

+ 1% this year
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Bette

Bette

+ 33% this year
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Bettie

Bettie

- 9% this year
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Betsy

Betsy

+ 25% this year
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Aliza

Aliza

- 11% this year
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Libby

Libby

+ 23% this year
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Elspeth

Elspeth

0 % this year
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Elsbeth

Elsbeth

- 13% this year
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Elsbet

Elsbet

0 % this year
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Elspet

Elspet

0 % this year
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Isabel

Isabel

0 % this year
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Isabelle

Isabelle

- 12% this year
Feminine
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Isabal

Isabal

0 % this year
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Isabeli

Isabeli

0 % this year
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Ishbel

Ishbel

0 % this year
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Isobel

Isobel

- 10% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Izabel

Izabel

- 11% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Izabele

Izabele

0 % this year
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Izabella

Izabella

- 2% this year
Feminine
Uncommon
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Isbel

Isbel

0 % this year
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Iseaabal

Iseaabal

0 % this year
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Issabel

Issabel

0 % this year
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Issie

Issie

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How Popular Is The Name Isabella

Family name origins & meanings

  • Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese : from the female personal name Isabella (see Isbell).

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Popularity of the name Isabella 

According to Social Security Administration data, Isabella has been consistently popular, remaining in the top five since 2006, and in the top 50 since 2000.

However, it is the 52nd most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis,  Isabella was at its peak popularity in July 2015.

Isabella has been used throughout history and is the name of many European queens and was also by Shakespeare. Today it is more popular than ever thanks to the popular book and movie series Twilight and its main character Isabella ‘Bella’ Swan. Its popularity can also be attributed to actress Isabella Rossellini and Lake Isabella in California.

Where is the name Isabella popular?

Isabella was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Isabella

  • Bella
  • Izzy
  • Isa

Isabella pairs well with these middle names

Isabella meaning and origin