Isela Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Isela has its origins in Spanish, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' Over time, it has evolved through various forms including Isabel. Isela is a modern name that gained popularity in recent decades and is often associated with grace and beauty. It does not have a direct biblical background, but its roots link it to significant Hebrew meanings. Notable individuals with this name contribute to its recognition in contemporary society.

The name Isela is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Isela has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Isela' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8441st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4929th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3034th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1470th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1675th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1617th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2167th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Isela' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Isela"

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Pronunciation

/ɪˈseɪlə/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

Isela is derived from the Spanish name 'Isabel,' which itself comes from the Hebrew name 'Elisheba,' meaning 'God is my oath.'

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Meaning

God is my oath

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Language Evolution

Elisheba (Hebrew), Isabel (Spanish), Isela (Spanish)

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Historical Usage

Isela gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, as a modern variant of Isabel.

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Variants & Derivatives

Isabel, Isabella, Isa, Bella

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Modern Popularity & Image

Isela is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace in contemporary culture.

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Famous People

Isela Vargas, a Mexican actress, Isela P. Ortiz, a notable activist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Isela"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Isela"

"Isela" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 8441st of 9107 7
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4929th of 9204 57
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3034th of 12526 282
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1470th of 19264 1,123
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1675th of 27321 1,316
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1617th of 35406 2,003
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2167th of 30306 1,036

Regional Popularity of "Isela" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Isela" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 93.32%
2208th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 64.64%
1521st/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 42.69%
1218th/2853
77.01%
2137th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
55.50%
1630th/2937
- 29.16%
1026th/3518
17.88%
723rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
56.66%
2088th/3685
- 25.24%
1311th/5194
14.45%
913th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
46.27%
2120th/4582
- 21.99%
1608th/7313
13.04%
973rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
70.23%
2798th/3984
- 29.51%
2013th/6822
20.35%
1277th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Isela"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Isela" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.