# Isabella: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Isabella meaning: "Devoted to God (from Elizabeth)" (Italian origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Isabella

 

★ #10 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Isabella mean? 

 
Isabella is a girl name of Italian origin, meaning "Devoted to God (from Elizabeth)". It ranked 10th in the ONS girls' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a classic, international name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Isabella under classic, international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Devoted to God (from Elizabeth)   Origin Italian    Gender Girl   Style classic, international   UK rank (2025) 
#10 (ONS)       
## Names similar to Isabella

 

Sharing at least one style with Isabella — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Aisha ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aisha/)[ Niamh ](/tools/baby-name-finder/niamh/)[ Layla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/layla/)[ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Isabella's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)[ Hugo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/hugo/)     
## Questions about the name Isabella

    What does the name Isabella mean?   
 Isabella is of Italian origin and means "Devoted to God (from Elizabeth)". 

   Is Isabella a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Yes — Isabella was the 10th most popular girls' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures. 

   What names are similar to Isabella?   
 Names with a similar style to Isabella include Sofia, Aisha, Niamh, Layla. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.