Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Iszabella since 2000
Babies named Iszabella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Iszabella is a modern respelling of Isabella that entered U.S. naming records in 2000. It reached its peak popularity in 2012 and has been on a downward trend since 2013, reflecting a broader shift away from heavily stylized versions of classic names. Although it has never ranked in the top thousand nationally, its variant Isabella has been a longtime favorite. The creative 'z' spelling gives the name a contemporary edge while retaining the familiar sound and biblical heritage of the original.
Iszabella is a modern phonetic variant of Isabella, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' The spelling with a 'z' emerged in the early 2000s, likely influenced by creative respellings and the Hungarian form Izabella. It gained some popularity in the United States during the 2010s before declining after 2013.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Bella, Isa, Zella
Sibling names for Iszabella
Names that share Iszabella's style, for a brother or sister.
