Izzabella

Meaning & origin

Izzabella is a modern respelling of Isabella that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. The name reached its peak popularity in 2010, but since 2011 its usage has been falling. As of 2025, the name holds rank 4,758 and is given to roughly 1 in 57,402 newborns. While it has never been among the top 1,000 names, Izzabella reflects a broader trend of creative name spellings that gained traction in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its form retains the familiar sound of Isabella while offering a distinctive look. The nickname Izzy has become particularly common in recent decades, contributing to the appeal of this variant.

Izzabella is a modern variant of Isabella, the Latinate form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'. Isabella became popular in medieval Europe, especially in Italy and Spain, and was borne by numerous queens and saints. The Izzabella spelling emerged in the late 20th century as a creative respelling, likely influenced by the nickname Izzy and the fashion for names beginning with 'Izz-'.