UK girl's name
Isabellah
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "devoted to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Isabellah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Isabellah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Isabellah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Isabellah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Isabellah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Isabellah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Isabellah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Isabellah mean?
The name Isabellah is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." It has its roots in the Old Testament and is a variant of the name Elizabeth.
The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and Portugal. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Isabella of Castile, the Queen of Castile and León, who was born in 1451. She played a crucial role in the Spanish Inquisition and the unification of Spain.
In England, the name became popular after the marriage of King Edward II to Isabella of France in 1308. Isabella of France, also known as the "She-Wolf of France," played a significant role in deposing her husband and placing her son, Edward III, on the throne.
Another notable historical figure with the name Isabellah was Isabella I of Castile, born in 1451. She was the Queen of Castile and León, and her marriage to Ferdinand II of Aragon united Spain into a single kingdom. Isabella I sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus, leading to the discovery of the Americas.
In the 16th century, Isabella Brantôme, born in 1530, was a French courtier and writer known for her memoirs, which provided insights into the French court during the Renaissance period.
Isabella Andreini, born in 1562, was an Italian Renaissance actress, writer, and one of the most famous commedia dell'arte performers of her time. She was renowned for her acting skills and influential works.
The name Isabellah has also been associated with various fictional characters, such as Isabella from Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure" and Isabella Swan, the protagonist of the Twilight book and movie series.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Isabellah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Isabellah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Isabellah
- Isabella 58,822
- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Isabellah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Isabellah in the UK right now?
In 2011, Isabellah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Isabellah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Isabellah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Isabellah?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "devoted to God".
How many people are called Isabellah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Isabellah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.