#1672024 rank
2006peak year
130,387babies named Isabel since 1880
▼ 12%5-year trend
Isabel popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Isabel mean?
The Spanish form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba 'my God is an oath'. Spread through medieval Iberian royalty and saints.
OriginSpanish
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Isabel
Same era, same vibe — if you like Isabel, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Isabels
- Isabel Allende, author
Spellings & variants
IsabelleIsabellaIsabela
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