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Ysabel

♀ Girl

Pronounced IZ-uh-bel /ˈɪz.ə.bɛl/Medium

Meaning: A medieval Spanish spelling of Isabel — a Romance form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'Low

In 30 seconds: Pledged to God: Ysabel spells Isabel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'IZ-uh-bel').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA medieval Spanish spelling of Isabel — a Romance form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'
U.S. rank (2024)#7919 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,476

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200318972024

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

Ysabel is a medieval Spanish spelling of Isabel — a Romance form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; pledged to God'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'IZ-uh-bel'; nickname Bel).

In the U.S. it appears as a historical spelling. Rare in this form, pledged-to-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Isabel is a Romance form of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'pledged to God' — Ysabel is a medieval Spanish spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'IZ-uh-bel').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Isabel — Hebrew etymology

Variations

IsabelIsabelleYsabela

Nicknames

Bel

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Isabel— the standard spelling
Isabelle— a kin spelling
Maribel— a sound-neighbor -bel girls' name
Isobel— a fellow Hebrew choice
Abigael— shares Ysabel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ysabel mean?

Ysabel spells Isabel — a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'pledged to God'.

How do you pronounce Ysabel?

It's said IZ-uh-bel /ˈɪz.ə.bɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ysabel a boy or girl name?

Ysabel is a girl's name.

How popular is Ysabel?

Ysabel is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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