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EH-muh
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Isabell
GirlSpanish, Hebrew· “God is my oath”
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- IH-zuh-behl
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,144
- US babies 2025
- 87
- Best rank
- #314 (1903)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Isabell
Isabell is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God is my oath”.
Isabell is a variant of Isabel, the medieval Spanish and Occitan form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath." Queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus, is among its most famous bearers. The double l spelling gives Isabell a slightly different look while keeping the classic sound. It has an elegant, three-syllable rhythm, and Izzy, Bella, and Belle are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Isabell has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 75 different years. Its best national rank was #314 in 1903, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 388 were named Isabell. In 2025, 87 babies were named Isabell, and it ranked #2,144 nationally. That is 54% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #423 in 1920, #1,177 in 1950, #3,762 in 1980, #1,226 in 2000, #830 in 2010, and #2,144 in 2025. Of the 15,274 US girls named Isabell since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 2,288 babies. Since 2010, 2,589 more have been named Isabell.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Joselin, Makena, Valery, Princess, and Adison.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Isabell ranked highest in North Carolina, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | #1550 | 5 |
| New York | #1914 | 6 |
| Texas | #2494 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Isabell is usually pronounced IH-zuh-behl, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with I and ends in “-ll”.
Middle names for Isabell
A few middle names that flow with Isabell: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Isabell
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabell mean?
Isabell is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God is my oath”.
What is the origin of the name Isabell?
Isabell has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Isabell is a variant of Isabel, the medieval Spanish and Occitan form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath." Queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus, is among its most famous bearers.
Is Isabell a popular name?
Not especially. Isabell ranked #2,144 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Isabell a boy or girl name?
Isabell is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Isabell?
Isabell is usually pronounced IH-zuh-behl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings