Girl name · Hebrew
Isabel
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God is my oathIsabel is a girl's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #177 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Isabel
As a girl's name, Isabel comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
In Spanish, say ee-sah-BEL. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Isabel on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Isabel on 3 lists.
“My God is an oath; Hebrew. Spanish classic with a soft finish”
From Girl middle names, classic girl middle names
“God is my oath; Hebrew, via Elizabeth. Common in 13th-century France and England”
From Medieval names and surnames, medieval female names from England and France
“God is my oath; Hebrew. Name of Castile's most famous queen. Say ee-sah-BEL”
From Spanish girl names, royal and historic Spanish girl names
How popular is Isabel?
- US rank in 2025
- #177
- 1,746 babies, 1,086 per million girls
- Best rank
- #83 in 2003
- Most babies: 4,009 in 2006
- Babies since 1880
- At least 132,150
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 802 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 921 per million |
| 1900s | 999 per million |
| 1910s | 940 per million |
| 1920s | 696 per million |
| 1930s | 417 per million |
| 1940s | 237 per million |
| 1950s | 210 per million |
| 1960s | 204 per million |
| 1970s | 255 per million |
| 1980s | 289 per million |
| 1990s | 894 per million |
| 2000s | 1,951 per million |
| 2010s | 1,290 per million |
| 2020s | 1,117 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145 | #145 | #139 | #134 | #157 | #146 | #156 | #164 | #167 | #177 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Isabel
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Izzycommon English nickname
- Belcommon English nickname
- Isacommon English nickname
- Chabucatraditional short form (Spanish)
Other forms of Isabel
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BeasagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BeileagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BessieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BethanGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettyGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ChavelaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EalasaidGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilísGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilishGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElikapekaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Names spelled like Isabel
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- EliseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- LisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElishebaMy God is an oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElizabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElskeGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IlseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- Ana IsabelGrace, God is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Middle names for Isabel
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Hebrew
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielaGod is my judge (Hebrew, girl)
- HannahFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- JudithWoman of judea (Hebrew, girl)
- LiaItalian, Portuguese and Greek form of Leah (Hebrew, girl)
- SaraPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
Isabel: common questions
What does the name Isabel mean?
Isabel comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath".
Is Isabel a boy or girl name?
Isabel is mainly a girl's name.
What are nicknames for Isabel?
Common nicknames for Isabel include Izzy, Bel, Isa and Chabuca.
How popular is the name Isabel?
Isabel ranked #177 in the US in 2025, with 1,746 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Isabel?
Forms of Isabel with the same meaning and origin include Beasag (Scottish), Beileag (Scottish), Bessie (English), Bethan (Welsh) and Bettie (English).
What middle names go with Isabel?
Middle names that flow well with Isabel include Fern, Gwen, Hazel, Leigh and Poppy. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.