Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Isobella

Name: Popularity of the name Isobella in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Isobella, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The Little Flames were an indie rock band from Hoylake, England. The band consisted of Eva Petersen (Vocals), Greg Mighall (Drums), Joe Edwards (Bass), Miles Kane (Guitar) and Mat Gregory (Guitar). Their music can best be described as indie rock with some 1960s inspiration, slightly similar to The Coral.

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#6,090 (2009)

Total Babies

238

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#6090

Peak Rank

238

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Isobella

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

The Little Flames formed in December 2004, after members of the band were introduced to each other by dub and punk DJ Babylon Fox. The band's run was short lived, and split up on 15 May 2007 prior to the release of their debut album, which was not released until 2016. Miles Kane , Joe Edwards and Greg Mighall went on to form The Rascals , whilst Eva Petersen is pursuing a solo career. Mat Gregory, who was the main songwriter for The Little Flames, continues to work as an artist, writer and musician. Miles Kane has since left The Rascals to pursue a solo career. The Day is Not Today was release

The Story of Isobella

Isobella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 22 Isobellas were born — ranking #6,090 that year. As of 2026, Isobella ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 238 Isobellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Isobella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Isobella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Isobella

What does the name Isobella mean?

How popular is Isobella in 2026?

In 2026, Isobella ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Isobella most popular?

Isobella reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #6,090 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Isobella a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Isobella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Isobella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Isobella include Kilah, Kinzy, Brookelynne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Isobella

Isobella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 238 births in the dataset. Isobella's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #6,090. Use the chart and map above to compare Isobella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.