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GirlScots language family

Isla

This name is a variant of Islay, typically used as a feminine name.

Quick answer

Isla is a girl name.

GenderGirl
Language familyScots

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Islay, typically used as a feminine name. Spreading from Scotland, it became very popular in the English-speaking world in the 2010s and 2020s. The spelling also coincides with the Spanish word isla meaning "island" (though this is pronounced differently).

Notes and context

Usage: scottish, english