Holding steady.
Popularity of Isola since 1889
Babies named Isola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Isola's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 23 |
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Isola is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1889, with its peak year for usage also in 1889. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 births, and its trajectory has been stable but at very low numbers. Though its exact origins are debated, it most likely derives from the Italian word for 'island', or is a variant of Isolde. Despite its scarcity, Isola has a poetic, melodic quality that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with European flair. No top states were recorded for Isola, reflecting its extremely limited use across the country.
Isola likely originates from the Italian word 'isola', meaning 'island', or possibly as a variant or diminutive of names like Isolde, which itself has roots in Old High German. Isolde is associated with the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Isolde, though Isola as an independent name is rare. The name appears in the United States as early as 1889, when it was first recorded, but never gained widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Isa
Sibling names for Isola
Names that share Isola's style, for a brother or sister.
