Girl name · Hebrew
Isabella
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God is my oathIsabella is a girl's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in English, Italian, Spanish and Scottish.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #7 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Isabella
As a girl's name, Isabella comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in English, Italian, Spanish and Scottish.
In Italian, say ee-zah-BEL-lah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
Isabella on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Isabella on 4 lists.
“My God is an oath; Hebrew. Lush four-syllable classic”
From Girl middle names, long girl middle names for short first names
“God is my oath; Hebrew. Say ee-zah-BEL-lah”
From Italian girl names, italian girl names that work in English
“God is my oath; Hebrew. Italian form of Isabel, loved worldwide”
From Mexican girl names, modern Mexican baby girl names
“Latin form of Isabel: God is my oath; the countess who crowned the Bruce.”
From Scottish girl names, scottish girl names from history
How popular is Isabella?
- US rank in 2025
- #7
- 10,666 babies, 6,636 per million girls
- Best rank
- #1 in 2009
- Most babies: 22,936 in 2010
- Babies since 1880
- At least 417,001
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 459 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 406 per million |
| 1900s | 355 per million |
| 1910s | 251 per million |
| 1920s | 175 per million |
| 1930s | 101 per million |
| 1940s | 53 per million |
| 1950s | 31 per million |
| 1960s | 23 per million |
| 1970s | 19 per million |
| 1980s | 33 per million |
| 1990s | 1,042 per million |
| 2000s | 8,095 per million |
| 2010s | 9,748 per million |
| 2020s | 6,952 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5 | #4 | #4 | #5 | #7 | #7 | #6 | #7 | #7 | #7 |
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 Isabella
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Izzycommon English nickname
- Bellacommon English nickname
- Isacommon English nickname
Other forms of Isabella
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 Isabella
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 Isabella
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)
- 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)
- AnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
Isabella: common questions
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Isabella is mainly a girl's name.
What are nicknames for Isabella?
Common nicknames for Isabella include Izzy, Bella and Isa.
How popular is the name Isabella?
Isabella ranked #7 in the US in 2025, with 10,666 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Isabella?
Forms of Isabella with the same meaning and origin include Beasag (Scottish), Beileag (Scottish), Bessie (English), Bethan (Welsh) and Bettie (English).
What middle names go with Isabella?
Middle names that flow well with Isabella include Anne, Dawn, Eliza, Honor and Hope. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.