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Izabela

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Pronounced ee-zah-BEL-ah /i.zɑˈbɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: Pledged to God; the Polish and Brazilian Portuguese form of Isabella, a medieval development of ElizabethHigh

In 30 seconds: Isabella as Warsaw and São Paulo write her: one l, a z, and the same royal lineage running back to Elizabeth, 'pledged to God'.

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Origin HighPolish, Hebrew, Portuguese

MeaningPledged to God; the Polish and Brazilian Portuguese form of Isabella, a medieval development of Elizabeth

U.S. rank (2025)#3939 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,835

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

Izabela is the Polish — and, with this spelling, also Brazilian — form of Isabella, the Iberian medieval remodeling of Elizabeth, Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. Polish history gilds it through Princess Izabela Czartoryska, the Enlightenment collector who founded the nation's first museum.

The name remains a staple in Poland and a favorite in Brazil, arriving in U.S. records through both diasporas. It is rare here — a single letter z away from the familiar, and a passport stamp the moment it's spelled aloud.

Did you know? Princess Izabela Czartoryska founded Poland's first museum in 1801 — assembling national treasures, including Leonardo's Lady with an Ermine, under her own name's banner.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Izabela — etymology

Variations

IsabellaIzabellaIsabela

Nicknames

IzaBelaIzzy

Famous Bearers

★Izabela Czartoryska (1746–1835)
Polish princess and collector who founded Poland's first museum.

If you like Izabela…

Isabella— the English-Italian chart-topper of the same name

Izabelle— the French-styled z-sister

Gabriela— a fellow one-l international classic

Aleksandra— shares the Polish spelling signature

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izabela mean?

Izabela is the Polish and Brazilian form of Isabella, from Elizabeth, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'.

How do you pronounce Izabela?

It's said ee-zah-BEL-ah /i.zɑˈbɛl.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Izabela a boy or girl name?

Izabela is a girl's name.

How popular is Izabela?

Izabela is rare in the U.S. and a staple in Poland and Brazil.