ThinkabaraIsla: meaning and origin
Isla
“Island; from the Scottish island of Islay”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 4 · 2
- Starts with
- I
About the name Isla
Isla is a girl’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “island; from the Scottish island of Islay”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, boys)
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
More girl names starting with I
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Irene 👧Peace · Greek
- Iris 👧Rainbow; also the flower · Greek
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Isabella 👧Pledged to God; a form of Elizabeth · Hebrew
- Ivy 👧The evergreen climbing plant · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Isla mean?
Isla is a name of Scottish origin. It means: island; from the Scottish island of Islay.
Is Isla a boy or girl name?
Isla is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Isla have?
Isla has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Isla a popular name?
Yes. Isla has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.