UK girl's name
Izabella
A feminine name of Spanish and Hebrew origin meaning "God's oath.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Izabella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Izabella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #666, with 58 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 166 births.
This profile covers 2,446 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 35% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 2,548 living people in the UK are called Izabella. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Izabella ranked #666 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 58 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 166 girls were registered as Izabella.
- • Izabella ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #350 in 2021.
- • About 2,548 living people in the UK are estimated to have Izabella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#666
2024
Births in 2024
58
Latest year
Peak year
2011
166 births
Estimated living
2,548
2026
Meaning
What does Izabella mean?
Izabella is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundant." The name Elisheva is derived from the Hebrew words "El" meaning "God" and "sheva" meaning "oath" or "seven." The name later evolved into the Greek form "Elisabet" and then into the Latin form "Elisabeth" or "Isabella."
The name Isabella first appeared in medieval Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy, where it gained popularity. It is believed that the name was introduced to Spain by the Byzantine princess Theodora, who married into the Spanish royal family in the 11th century. Her name was translated into Spanish as "Isabella."
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Isabella is Queen Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic (1451-1504). She was one of the most influential and powerful monarchs in Spanish history, known for her role in the Spanish unification, the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain, and financing Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas.
Another significant figure in history with the name Izabella was Isabella of Angoulême (1188-1246), Queen consort of England as the wife of King John. She played a crucial role in the conflicts between England and France during her husband's reign.
In literature, one of the most famous characters named Isabella is from William Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure," written around 1604. The character Isabella is a virtuous novice nun who pleads for her brother's life.
Other notable individuals with the name Izabella throughout history include:
1. Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471), a Portuguese infanta and Queen consort of Burgundy. 2. Isabella of France (1389-1409), Queen consort of England as the wife of King Richard II. 3. Isabella of Hainault (1170-1190), Queen consort of France as the wife of King Philip II. 4. Isabella of Aragon (1470-1524), Queen consort of Portugal as the wife of King Manuel I. 5. Isabella of Castile (1283-1328), Queen consort of Aragon as the wife of King James II.
The name Izabella has been popular across various cultures and regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Isabel, Isabelle, and Isobel. It has remained a popular and enduring name throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Izabella over time
The chart below shows babies named Izabella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Izabella, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 58 births in 2024, compared with 166 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izabella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Izabella 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #540 | 374 | 5 |
| 2010s | #342 | 1,385 | 10 |
| 2000s | #671 | 613 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1101 | 74 | 4 |
Geography
Where Izabella is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Izabella. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Izabella ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #350 in 2021.
Across the UK
Izabella in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
18 years of NRS records, 78 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#350 in 2021
8 years of NISRA records, 37 total registered
Related
Names similar to Izabella
- 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
Izabella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Izabella in the UK right now?
In 2024, Izabella was ranked #666 for girls in England and Wales, with 58 births registered.
When was Izabella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 166 babies registered as Izabella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Izabella?
A feminine name of Spanish and Hebrew origin meaning "God's oath.".
How many people are called Izabella in the UK?
A total of 2,446 babies have been registered as Izabella across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 78 more in Scotland and 37 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Izabella most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Izabella ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #350 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.