Isla

Name meaning island

Isla is a feminine given name, Spanish for "island." It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the early 21st century, partly through actress Isla Fisher.

The name appeals for its simplicity and soft sound: Isla was the most popular girl's name in Scotland last year.

island

Spanish

Language of Iberia

landmassContinuous area of ground
archipelagoChain of scattered islands
atollRing-shaped reef island

cay · reef · oceanic · maritime · coastal · shoreline · secluded · remote · tropical · paradise

Scottish

Hebrides

Scottish island chain

SkyeScottish Inner Hebrides island
ScottishOf that northern kingdom
GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition

Celtic · highlands · loch · heather · thistle · tartan · kilt · whisky · Edinburgh · Glasgow

name

Spanish

Language of Iberia

femininePertaining to women
popularWidely admired by many
babyVery young child

girl · modern · trendy · meaning · Ava · Emma · Olivia · Sophia · Charlotte · Amelia

Categories

British NamesElizabeth, George, Henry, William, Victoria
VeracruzVeracruz, Alvarado, Nogales, Gulf of Mexico, coastal plains
First NamesJames, John, Mary, Elizabeth, William
SpainMadrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Granada
Celtic NamesCiaran, Cormac, Fergus, Siobhan, Sinead
Scottish RiversClyde, Dee

Phrases

desert islandIsolated landmass, no inhabitants
Shutter IslandIsolated mental institution setting
tropical islandWarm-climate landmass surrounded by ocean
island timeRelaxed scheduling philosophy
island lifestyleWay of living surrounded by water
remote islandIsolated land surrounded by sea

Family

island, isle, islet

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G