Isabella Name Meaning & Origin
/ee-sah-BEL-lah/Isabella is possibly a name of Italian origin.
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Name Origin
Isabella is a feminine given name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'. It became popular in medieval Europe, especially in Italy and Spain, and spread to other European countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Italian (European) 40% -
Spanish (European) 35% -
Portuguese (European) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Isabella
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 10,666 girls in the US were named Isabella.
Growth of the name Isabella in the US (SSA Data):
Isabella Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
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