Isla
Meaning: Island — serene beauty surrounded by water
Origin: Scottish — from the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland; related to the Spanish isla (island)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #94
Total births: 5,718
History: Isla surged in the 2010s to become one of Australia's top names. Isla Fisher, the Australian actress, brought the name Hollywood recognition. In a country surrounded by islands — from the Barrier Reef to Tasmania — a name meaning 'island' feels right.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #4 |
| Babies named Isla in 2025 | 317 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,718 |
| Peak year | 2021 (439 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 2008–2025 (18 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Isla
What does the name Isla mean?
Isla means “Island — serene beauty surrounded by water” from Scottish — from the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland; related to the Spanish isla (island) roots.
What is the origin of the name Isla?
Isla has Scottish — from the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland; related to the Spanish isla (island) origin. The traditional meaning is “Island — serene beauty surrounded by water”.
How popular is Isla in Australia?
Isla ranked #4 in Australia in 2025 — given to 317 babies that year.
When was Isla most popular?
Isla peaked in 2021 with 439 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Isla a boy or girl name?
Isla is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Islas in registered births are female.
How long has Isla been recorded in Australia?
Isla appears in birth records in Australia across 18 years — from 2008 through 2025.