Isla Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Isla Name at a Glance

Name	Isla
Meaning	From the name of a Scottish river.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Isla Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Isla means “From the name of a Scottish river”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Isla Name Origin

Our database records Isla under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Isla a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Isla is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Isla

When considering Isla for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.