Isabella name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Isabella
Story and style
Isabella is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Isabella is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
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Meaning
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Origin
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What style of name is Isabella?
Isabella feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Harper, Isla, Ivy and Matilda: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Isabella ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Isabella has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 21st in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for girls, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 21st |
| 2024 | 22nd |
| 2023 | 14th |
| 2022 | 23rd |
| 2021 | 19th |
| 2020 | 15th |
| 2019 | 18th |
| 2018 | 13th |
| 2017 | 15th |
| 2016 | 15th |
| 2015 | 19th |
| 2014 | 17th |
| 2013 | 7th |
| 2012 | 5th |
| 2011 | 12th |
| 2010 | 9th |
| 2009 | 2nd |
| 2008 | 3rd |