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Isabella

“pledged to God; God is my oath”

Hebrew (via Italian/Spanish) origin· Girl name ·iz-uh-BEL-uh

Isabella is a romantic Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath. Regal and lyrical, it offers a wealth of charming nicknames.

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What Does the Name Isabella Mean?

Isabella is a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself a medieval form of Elizabeth. The underlying Hebrew name Elisheva means God is my oath or pledged to God. Isabella carries that devotional meaning wrapped in a flowing, romantic sound.

Personality & Traits

Isabella feels graceful, warm, and romantic, with an air of old-world nobility. Its rhythm makes it sound lyrical and feminine. The many nicknames let it flex from playful to elegant.

Nicknames & Variations

Popular nicknames include Bella, Izzy, Belle, and Sabella. Related forms include Isabel, Isabelle, Isobel, and Ysabella.

Is Isabella a Good Name in 2026?

Isabella remains a top-tier romantic classic with royal roots and versatile nicknames. Its length makes it a striking centerpiece on personalized jewelry, while Bella offers a sweet alternative. It suits families who love a name that is both elegant and approachable.

Isabella has been a top-ten US girls' name for much of the 2000s and 2010s.

Variations & nicknames

IsabelIsabelleIsobelBella

Famous Isabellas

—Queen Isabella I of Castile
—Isabella Rossellini (actress)
—Isabella d'Este (Renaissance patron)
—Isabella Blow (fashion icon)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Isabella mean?

Isabella ultimately means God is my oath, as an elaborated form of Isabel and Elizabeth.

Is Isabella a boy or girl name?

Isabella is a girls' name.

Where does the name Isabella come from?

It is an Italian and Spanish form of Isabel, which traces back through Elizabeth to the Hebrew Elisheva.

Is Isabella related to Elizabeth?

Yes. Isabella developed from Isabel, a medieval variant of Elizabeth, so the two share the same origin and meaning.

Is the name Isabella rising or falling in popularity?

According to U.S. Social Security Administration birth data (rank among all American baby names, boys and girls combined), Isabella is holding steady, around #15 in 2024 (#10 in 2019) — and its best year on record is 2010, at #1.

The origin & history of Isabella

Isabella is the Latinate and Italian form of Isabel, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheba via Greek and Latin, meaning "God is my oath."

Source: Wikipedia: Isabella name origin

Notable people named Isabella

Isabella I of Castile — Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504, whose reign saw the end of the Reconquista with the 1492 conquest of Granada and her sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World.

Source: Wikipedia: Isabella I of Castile
Isabella Rossellini — Italian and American actress and model (b. 1952) who became the exclusive spokesmodel for the cosmetics brand Lancôme in 1982 and won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her role in David Lynch's Blue Velvet (1986).

Source: Wikipedia: Isabella Rossellini

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Popularity of the name Isabella in the US

2010 · 22,965 babies · rank #1 (22,935 girls, 30 boys)

Best rank: 2010 (#1) · Latest: #15 · Source: US Social Security Administration, national baby-name data

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