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Isela
Pronounced ee-SE-lah /i.Λse.lΙ/Medium
Meaning: Alone, unique, onlyMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Isela comes from medieval Spanish with the sense 'alone, unique, only'. It has been used chiefly in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Mexico, as a girl's given name. The variant spelling Icela appears alongside it in the same regions.
The three light syllables give it a graceful, distinctly Spanish flow. The Mexican actress and filmmaker Isela Vega, a multiple Ariel Award winner, carried the name to international screens.
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Isela Vega (1939-2021)Mexican actress, singer-songwriter and filmmaker who won multiple Ariel Awards and starred in Sam Peckinpah's Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Isela mean?
Isela is usually explained as meaning 'alone, unique, only' and is most often linked with Medieval Spanish tradition.
How do you pronounce Isela?
It's commonly said ee-SE-lah /i.Λse.lΙ/.
Is Isela a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Isela is used as a girl name.
How popular is Isela?
In 2024, Isela ranked #1852 in the U.S. for girls, with 108 births recorded.