Isla
A nature-inspired, vintage name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Isla in Australia
2024 #4→2025 #3Up 1 place
Isla ranks 3rd for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2021. Since first appearing at 57th in 2008, it has moved up 54 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 1 place.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #3 |
| 2024 | #4 |
| 2023 | #2 |
| 2022 | #2 |
| 2021 | #1 |
| 2020 | #3 |
| 2019 | #4 |
| 2018 | #6 |
| 2017 | #4 |
| 2016 | #7 |
| 2015 | #13 |
| 2014 | #13 |
| 2013 | #19 |
| 2012 | #16 |
| 2011 | #17 |
| 2010 | #24 |
| 2009 | #28 |
| 2008 | #57 |
Meaning
The name Isla is commonly linked to island name, especially Islay.
In a nutshellIsla means “island name, especially Islay”.
Origin
Isla is usually described as a Scottish place-derived given name.
Origin in briefScottish Place-derived Given Name
Quick answers
Questions about Isla
Is Isla a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Isla ranked #3 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Isla becoming more popular?
Yes. Isla moved from #4 in 2024 to #3 in 2025, a rise of 1 place. Over the full visible history it moved from #57 in 2008 to #3 in 2025.
Is Isla a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Isla appears as a baby girl name.
What does Isla mean?
Isla is most commonly linked to island name, especially Islay.
What is the origin of Isla?
Isla is usually described as a Scottish place-derived given name.
Is Isla short for anything?
Isla is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Issy.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20