Isola

Q: What is the origin of Isola?

Isola is of Italian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Isola?

According to the latest SSA data, Isola is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Isola a girl name?

Isola is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Island"

Isola is an Italian name meaning island, derived from Latin insula and associated with geographic imagery.

Themes:italiannaturegeographicfeminine

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Popularity History of Isola

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Isola did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Isola Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Isola.

8 ideas

isoy

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isol

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sola

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olay

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isolaie

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isolay

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isolao

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Baby Name Lists That Include Isola

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Isola mean?

Isola means "Island". Isola is an Italian name meaning island, derived from Latin insula and associated with geographic imagery.

What is the origin of Isola?

Isola is of Italian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Isola?

According to the latest SSA data, Isola is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Isola a girl name?

Isola is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Isola?

Popular nicknames for Isola include isoy, isol, sola, olay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Isola?

There are many names similar to Isola in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginItalian, Latin

Syllables3

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withI

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Amare Americo Armoni Attilio Avante

Sisters

Annabella Allegra Analisa Annamaria Arionna

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