Isabella
devoted to God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Italy
- Pronunciation
- iz-uh-BEL-uh
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
BellaIzzy
About the name Isabella
Isabella is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in Italy.
Isabella has held a US top-10 position for girls for most of the last 20 years and was #1 in 2009 and 2010. Historically the Spanish and Italian form of Elisabeth, meaning 'devoted to God.' Queen Isabella I of Castile is one of many royal bearers. The name works cleanly across Spanish, Italian, English and Portuguese contexts.
Popularity trend: Isabella has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Isabella
- What does the name Isabella mean?
- Isabella means "devoted to God". It's a girl name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in Italy.
- Where does the name Isabella come from?
- Isabella originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
- Isabella is a girl name.