Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Isla.
National Rank (2025)
#28
All-Time Peak Rank
#28 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
58,252
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Isla Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Isla
According to SSA data, Isla achieved its highest historical rank of #28 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 6,012 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 164.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 65 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Isla scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+164.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,012Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
65Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:23
1890s:74
1900s:112
1910s:244
1920s:269
1930s:182
1940s:95
1950s:33
1960s:20
1970s:26
1980s:55
1990s:144
2000s:1,925
2010s:22,864
2020s:32,186
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIs-la
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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