Isabella

At a Glance: Name: Isabella – Meaning: pledged to God – Origin: Italian/Latin form of Isabel, ultimately Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: iz-ah-BELL-ah

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Isabella is the Italian and Latin form of Isabel, tracing back to a Hebrew root, and it carries the meaning "pledged to God." It's pronounced iz-ah-BELL-ah, and its romantic, storybook feel lines up with its classic status among American names. If you're after a name with old-world roots and a soft, flowing sound, Isabella has held its place for well over a century.

Meaning & Origin of Isabella

Meaning: Pledged to god.

Origin: Italian/Latin form of Isabel, ultimately Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Isabella

Phonetic: iz-ah-BELL-ah   IPA: /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/

Popularity of Isabella

Isabella hit #1 in 2009, when 22,319 baby girls were given the name, and by 2024 it had eased to #7 with 10,770 — still a top-10 name, just past its peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Isabella mean?

Pledged to god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Isabella)

How do you pronounce Isabella?

Isabella is pronounced iz-ah-BELL-ah (IPA: /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/).

Is Isabella a popular name right now?

Isabella peaked at #1 in 2009 and is ranked #7 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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