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

> Isla meaning: "Island — from the Isle of Islay" (Scottish origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Isla

 

★ #4 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Isla mean? 

 
Isla is a girl name of Scottish origin, meaning "Island — from the Isle of Islay". It ranked 4th in the ONS girls' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a modern, nature name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Isla under modern, nature 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 Island — from the Isle of Islay   Origin Scottish   Name family    [Irish & Scottish](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/irish-scottish/)     Gender Girl   Style modern, nature   UK rank (2025) 
#4 (ONS)       
## Names similar to Isla

 

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

  [ Willow ](/tools/baby-name-finder/willow/)[ Poppy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/poppy/)[ Luna ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luna/)[ Juniper ](/tools/baby-name-finder/juniper/)[ Wren ](/tools/baby-name-finder/wren/)[ River ](/tools/baby-name-finder/river/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

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

  [ River ](/tools/baby-name-finder/river/)[ Sage ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sage/)[ Eden ](/tools/baby-name-finder/eden/)     
## Questions about the name Isla

    What does the name Isla mean?   
 Isla is of Scottish origin and means "Island — from the Isle of Islay". 

   Is Isla a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Yes — Isla was the 4th 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 Isla?   
 Names with a similar style to Isla include Willow, Poppy, Luna, Juniper. 

     

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.