Isabela
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish
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What does Isabela mean?
Isabela means “God is my oath”.
Isabela belongs to the Isabel and Isabella family, which developed from Elizabeth. Its deeper Hebrew root is usually understood as “God is my oath.” The single l spelling appears in Spanish and Portuguese naming, so it is useful to recognize it as an established form rather than simply an abbreviated version of Isabella.
Actresses Isabela Corona and Isabela Garcia provide examples of the spelling in Mexico and Brazil. Isa is a natural short form within this name family and is also used independently. Comparing Isabela with Isabel highlights the added final a, while comparison with Isabella highlights the consonant change. Those small visual differences do not create a new meaning or a separate biblical origin.
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How popular is Isabela?
United States · 2025Explore how often Isabela is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #664 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Isabela
- 426 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 6.6% Fewer than 2024
Isabela over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #664 | 426 |
| 2024 | Girls | #644 | 456 |
| 2023 | Girls | #660 | 446 |
| 2022 | Girls | #589 | 510 |
| 2021 | Girls | #836 | 330 |
| 2020 | Girls | #835 | 328 |
| 2019 | Girls | #776 | 357 |
| 2018 | Girls | #817 | 332 |
| 2017 | Girls | #812 | 336 |
| 2016 | Girls | #814 | 351 |
| 2015 | Girls | #764 | 370 |
| 2014 | Girls | #721 | 389 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Isabela
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Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Listed as a related name to Isabela.
Isabel
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath
Listed as a related name to Isabela.
Isa
Unisex- Meaning
- Arabic name for Jesus; also an unrelated short form
Listed as a related name to Isabela.
Isabelle
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath” with Isabela.
Elise
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath” with Isabela.
Izabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath” with Isabela.
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