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Iceland
How to Pronounce Iceland
Pronounced EYESS-lənd /ˈaɪs.lənd/High
Meaning: From the country Iceland — 'the land of ice' (Old Norse Island, 'ice-land') — a Nordic island nation; a place-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Iceland comes from the country — Iceland, 'the land of ice' (Old Norse Island, from iss, 'ice', plus land) — the dramatic Nordic island nation of glaciers, volcanoes, geysers, and the northern lights. A bold, fresh, striking place-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-land-of-ice at the root, and striking.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Iceland mean?
Iceland is the Nordic island nation, 'the land of ice'.
How do you pronounce Iceland?
It's said EYESS-lənd /ˈaɪs.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Iceland a boy or girl name?
Iceland is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Iceland?
Iceland is a very rare name in the U.S.