Do you love the name Isla, but are looking for something just a bit different? This list of beautiful girl names like Isla will help you find the perfect name!
Why Choose a Name Like Isla?
Isla is a really lovely girl name. Isla, pronounced eye-la, is a baby name originating in Scotland. There is a Scottish island called Islay, or it may be derived from the Gaelic word for ‘rocky place’. Isla is also the Spanish word for island. It’s one of my favorite boho names for girls. It entered the top 1000 in 2008 and moved from 103 to 82 last year.
It’s simple, a bit old fashioned, but not over-used. It is quickly becoming popular again, but not quickly enough to say it is common.
But you may not want to name your child Isla. You may already have a friend or family member use this name, or maybe your husband is not a fan. Perhaps you’re looking for a similar, but slightly different name.
Well, I’m here to help with this list of names that are similar to Isla. Check out the list of names like Isla below!
Names Similar to Isla
People generally like the name Isla for one of two or three main reasons.
First, they may like that Luna is old fashioned. Unlike some vintage names which have become very popular, to the point of being overused (Sophia, Isabella, etc.), Isla is still a relatively unique name.
Isla is also a simple name that is fresh and not too frilly. It has a connection to nature, and also has a connection to a unique culture, Scotland.
I’ve included names that fall under all of these categories, to help you choose the perfect baby name.
So without further ado, here is my list of beautiful girl names like Isla:
Ada
Ada is a vintage name originating from Germany. It means ‘nobility’ or ‘noble’. It’s a pretty vintage name that hasn’t been overused yet, and, like Isla, has two syllables and ends with an ‘a’.
Alta
Alta is a Latin name which means ‘elevated’. Its popularity peaked in the 1890’s. Alta is the perfect baby name for someone who is looking for an undiscovered but elegant vintage name.
Amelia
Millie can be a shortened form of several names, including Amelia. It means ‘industrious’. Amelia is another old fashioned name that is quickly rising on the baby name charts.
Arya
Arya is a beautiful Sanskrit name meaning ‘noble’ or ‘strong’. Last year it rose in popularity from 135 to 119 on the charts. It’s popularity has been increasing steadily for the past decade, when it made its first appearance on the top 1000 chart.
Aubrey
Aubrey, also spelled Aubree, is a name of English origin. It means ‘noble ruler’.
August
A shorter form of Augusta, which itself is the feminine form of Augustus, which means ‘exalted’.
Ayla
Ayla ia a Hebrew and Turkish name and means oak tree or moonlight. It it the name of the heroine in The Clan of the Cave Bear and moved from 231 to 189 on the chart last year, marking its highest ranking as of yet. It sounds very similar to Isla, but its spelling would be easier to pronounce for those who are unfamiliar with the pronounciation of Isla and might say Is-la.
Brynn
Bynn is a Welsh name meaning ‘hill’. Like Isla, Brynn comes from a Celtic area and refers to a physical land feature. It’s a simple name that is becoming popular, but still quite unique. For more one syllable girl names, click here!
Calla
Calla is one of my favorite boho names for girls. It is a beautiful type of lily.
Celia
This Latin name is the feminine form of Caelius, which comes from the Latin word for heaven. Celia is a particularly lovely vintage name that has not been overused in the last decade.
Cora
Cora was first used in the 19th century novel, The Last of the Mohicans. It comes from the Greek name, Kore, which means ‘maiden’. It has a similar sound to Isla and is another vintage name that is not overused.
Della
Della is the feminine form of the name Dell, and refers to a dell, or small valley. Della was quite popular in the 19th century. It’s a lovely vintage name that hasn’t regained popularity as quickly as many other.
Ella
Ella seems like a modern name, but it was actually very popular in the 1800’s! It can be a nickname for names that end in -elle, like Isabella, but also as an homage to the fairy tale, Cinderella. It sounds very similar to Isla, but it a bit more whimsical.
Ellis
Ellis was originally a boy’s name, but is becoming quite popular as a girl’s name. It means ‘benevolent’ in English and Welsh. Here’s a list of other unisex names you will love.
Eloise
Eloise comes from the French and means ‘healthy’ or ‘large’.
Emma
Meaning ‘whole’ or ‘universal’. Emma has been quite popular for the past few decades and was in the Victorian times as well.
Etta
Etta is the shortened form of Henrietta (meaning ‘estate owner’). It’s often associated with Etta James (whose given name was actually Jamesetta), the matriarch of soul, which gives it a cool, retro vibe! Isla and Etta are both two syllable vintage names that are still relatively rare these days.
Evelyn
Evelyn is a just plain lovely name that means ‘wished for child’. Evelyn is beautiful name, just like Isla.
Everly
Everly was originally a surname, which was a combination of two names meaning ‘boar’ and ‘woodland clearing’. It’s often used to honour The Everly Brothers, a popular band from 1951-73.
Fauna
Roman goddess of fertility, refers to animal life.
Flora
From the Latin for ‘flower’ or ‘flower-like’. Flora was the Latin goddess of spring and flowers. Flora is another pretty name that sounds a lot like Isla and has its own connection to nature.
Florence
Florence is a name derived from Saint Florentia, a Roman martyr. Florence means ‘blossoming’ in Latin.
Frances
Frances held the 41st place for popular names in the 1880’s. Frances is the female version of Frances. It comes from the Latin word for France, or ‘free one’.
Freesia
A beautiful flower associated with truth, friendship and innocence.
Freya
Freya, the feminine form of Frey, means “the lady, mistress or noblewoman”. Freya was a goddess in Norse mythology. Freya is still quite an underused name, but is quite unique and pretty!
Georgia
Georgia is a particularly lovely vintage girl name that I personally adore. The feminized form of George, Georgia means ‘farmer’ or ’tiller of the soil’. Although certainly not as popular today as it was in the 19th century, Georgia is on the rise and is a common vintage name today.
Hadley
From the English surname from meaning ‘heather field’. It’s a sweet, fresh name for a girl, just like Isla.
Hayden
From the English surname meaning ‘hay valley’.
Henley
Henley literally means ‘high meadow’. It’s a rather unique baby name with a boho feel, and is the perfect stylish name for a baby girl.
Ida
Ida is a name that comes from several different cultures including the German (meaning ‘to work’), Old Norse (after the goddess, Iounn), and the Anglicization of the Irish saint, Ide. It sounds quite similar to Isla, but is easier to pronounce.
Imogen
A character in the Shakespeare play, Cymbeline, meaning maiden. Like Isla, Imogene is a lovely retro name that is still quite uncommon.
Juniper
A type of tree, symbolizing good health or healing. Juniper is a fresh name that is gaining in popularity, just like Isla.
Kenna
Kenna is the feminine form of Kenneth, the anglicized form of a Scottish King. It is a Scottish name, just like Isla.
Lena
Lena is the shortened form of Elena or Helena, meaning ‘torch’ or ‘light’.
Liana
This name comes from a beautiful type of vine.
Lilac
Named after the fragrant purple shrub, Lilac is another great underused baby name, just like Isla.
Lina
Meaning ‘palm tree’ in Arabic. Lina can also be a nickname for any name ending in -lina.
Luca
Luca is traditionally a boy’s name, but has been becoming more popular for girls as of late. It originally refers to someone from Lucania.
Lyra
This celestial name is derived from a constellation.
Mali
Meaning ‘flower’ in Thai, Mali is a beautiful boho name.
Malina
Meaning ‘strawberry’ in several Slavic languages.
Mila
Mila is quickly becoming a very popular girl’s name which stems from Slavic and means ‘gracious, dear’. Rising from 30 to 14, it’s risen in the charts each year since 2007. It will likely be one of the most popular names of 2020. Like Isla, Mila is one of the hottest names, racing up the charts this year! For more trending names in 2020, click here!
Myla
Myla can either mean ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful’. It appeared on the charts in 2005. It is gaining steam as a popular name in 2020, moving from spot 325 to 283 last year. Is rhymes with Isla and is just as beautiful.
Nora
Nora originally emerged as a shortened form of Eleanor, meaning ‘light’ or Honora meaning ‘honour’. This is another of my personal favorite Victorian girl names!
Poppy
Naming your daughter Poppy honours the poppy flower, which symbolizes ‘peace’.
Rena
Rena is a Hebrew name meaning ‘melody’. It can also be a shortened form of Irene, meaning ‘peace’.
Sage
English for the herb, or a wise person.
Scotia
Scotia is the Latin name for Scotland. It’s a beautiful name to honour the nation of Scotland. Like Isla, Scotia has a Scottish connection, but it’s far more rare.
Senna
Senna comes from a lovely plant, or is derived from Arabic name, Sana, meaning ‘splendour’.
Sienna
Sienna is a fairly modern baby name. It refers to the colour sienna, which is an reddish orange-brown.
Veda
Meaning ‘knowledge’ in Sandskrit, Veda is a really cool bohemian name!
Vera
This is a super recognizable, but unique vintage name that is very hip at the moment. Vera is a Russian baby name meaning ‘faith’. This could be the perfect baby name if you’re looking for a simple vintage name!
Vesa
Meaning ‘sprout’ or ‘young tree’ in Finnish. Vesa is a super unique boho name for girls that is also so lovely!
Violet
The name Violet comes from the purple colour, or the small purple flower. It’s been popular in Scotland since the 16th century and in England since the 19th century.
Wren
The English term for the songbird.
Wynne
Welsh for ‘blessed, or ‘fair’. Another beautiful Celtic name, just like Isla.
Well, those are my top choices for names that are similar to Isla. I hope this helps you find the perfect baby name!
Names sourced from Behind the Name.
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