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Izabella

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Pronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh /ˌɪz.əˈbɛl.ə/High

Meaning: Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath'High

In 30 seconds: A grand Latinate variant of Isabella, Izabella carries the same meaning of 'pledged to God' with a distinctive 'Iz-' spelling that feels both regal and modern.
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Origin HighHebrew, Latin
MeaningPledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath'
U.S. rank (2025)#564 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births532 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 31,132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Izabella is a spelling variant of Isabella, the Latinised form of Isabel, which derives from the Hebrew Elisheba ('my God is an oath'). The Iz- prefix emerged in Polish and Eastern European naming traditions where the form Izabela is the standard spelling. Its roots trace to the Old Testament name of Aaron's wife.

In the United States, Izabella entered wider usage in the late 1990s and 2000s as Isabella surged in popularity. Parents seeking a distinctive twist on the dominant Isabella chose Izabella for its unique initial letter while retaining the name's classic elegance and royal associations.

Did you know? The name Isabella was so beloved in medieval Spain and Italy that it became associated with queens — from Isabella I of Castile who funded Columbus's voyage to Isabella d'Este, the Renaissance's most influential female patron.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Isabella — etymology and variantsU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

IsabellaIsabelIzabelaIsabelleBella

Nicknames

IzzyBellaBellaIz

Famous Bearers

  • ★Izabella Scorupco (1970–present)
    Polish-Swedish actress and model, known for the Bond film GoldenEye (1995).

If you like Izabella…

Isabella— the standard spelling of the same name with identical sound and meaning
Arabella— shares the flowing -bella suffix and the same romantic, multi-syllable elegance
Annabella— another elaborated -bella name with similar length and lyrical quality
Isadora— shares the Iz- opening and a similar regal, old-world character

Frequently Asked

What does Izabella mean?

Izabella means 'pledged to God' or 'my God is an oath,' derived through Isabel from the Hebrew Elisheba.

How do you pronounce Izabella?

It is said iz-uh-BEL-uh — four syllables with stress on the third.

Is Izabella the same as Isabella?

Yes, they are spelling variants of the same name; Izabella is common in Polish and Eastern European traditions.

Is Izabella a popular name?

Izabella has ranked in the U.S. top 500 girls' names and benefits from the broader popularity of the Isabella family of names.