Isla name meaning
619
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Isla mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Isla is of Scottish origin and means "A form of Islay, which is an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is also the name of two Scottish rivers".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Isla is of Scottish origin and means "Island or river".
- A user from Australia says the name Isla is of Scottish origin and means "From the island of Islay in the Scottish Hebrides".
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Isla is of Scottish origin and means "Peaceful Island".
- 10 submissions from all over the world agree the name Isla means "Island" and is of Scottish origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Isla is of English origin and means "A Old French name, meaning: Island. (Latin) Insulate".
- A submission from Ireland says the name Isla means "Isla is the name of two rivers in Scotland, as well as a glen (scottish valley). The Isle of Islay is also a major place the name is taken from" and is of Scottish origin.
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Isla is of Scottish origin and means "The name means peace and kindness".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Isla is of Arabic origin and means "Peace".
- A submission from Ohio, U.S. says the name Isla means "Rocky place" and is of Scottish origin.
- A female given name transferred from the place name. Coined in the twentieth century from an archaic spelling of Islay, an island in the Hebrides.
- A river in eastern Scotland, tributary to the Tay.
- A river in northeastern Scotland, tributary to the Spey.
Notable Persons Named Isla
Notable Persons Named Isla
Isla Fisher is an actress. She has been prominent since 1993. Isla was given the name Isla Lang Fisher on February 3rd, 1976 in Muscat, Oman.
Isla Blair is an actress. She was most active from 1965 to present. Isla was born on September 29th, 1944 in Bangalore.
Isla Cameron is a folk music musician. Her career lasted from 1945 to 1980. Isla was born on March 5th, 1930 in Scotland.
Isla Traquair is a journalist; newsreader; tv presenter and journalist. Isla was given the name Isla Fiona Traquair on January 1st, 1980 in Aberdeen.
Isla was born on August 25th, 1856 in Dumfriesshire. She passed away on March 6th, 1910.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Isla
Notable Persons With the Last Name Isla
Mauricio Isla is a soccer player for the Olympique de Marseille, Juventus F.C., Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, Udinese Calcio, Queens Park Rangers F.C., Chile national under-20 football team, and Chile national football team. Mauricio was born on June 12th, 1988 in Buin, Chile. Mauricio is also known as Isla Isla and Mauricio Aníbal.
Camarón de la Isla was a new flamenco and flamenco musician. He plays Guitar and Vocals. His career lasted from 1969 to 1992. Camarón was given the name José Monge Cruz on December 5th, 1950 in San Fernando, Cádiz. He left this life on July 2nd, 1992.
Pablo was given the name Pablo Isla Álvarez de Tejera on January 22nd, 1964 in Madrid.
Nomar Angeles Isla is an athlete. Nomar was born on May 1st, 1970.
Jonnathan Isla is a sports team member for the Rocha F.C.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Isla | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 11.15% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 33.12% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.23% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 52.02% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Isla
People with the last name Isla are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Isla
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| #59 | Modern Girl Names |