Isabella
Meaning: Pledged to God; my God is abundance
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #89
Total births: 13,468
History: Italian form of Elizabeth meaning God is my oath. Isabella has surged to the top of Canadian charts in recent years. Reflects Canada's multicultural naming trends.
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| Current rank (2024) | #16 |
| Babies named Isabella in 2024 | 307 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 13,468 |
| Peak year | 2010 (782 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1917–2024 (93 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Isabella
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella means “Pledged to God; my God is abundance” from Spanish and Italian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) roots.
What is the origin of the name Isabella?
Isabella has Spanish and Italian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God; my God is abundance”.
How popular is Isabella in Canada?
Isabella ranked #16 in Canada in 2024 — given to 307 babies that year.
When was Isabella most popular?
Isabella peaked in 2010 with 782 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Isabella is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Isabellas in registered births are female.
How long has Isabella been recorded in Canada?
Isabella appears in birth records in Canada across 93 years — from 1917 through 2024.