Isabel is a beautiful name that is common enough to be easily recognized, but without being so popular that your child will have a lot of friends with the same name. It saw its most popular streak in the United States in the 2000s, when the name broke the top 100 most popular name list for the first time since at least 1900, reaching as high as No, 83 in 2003. In 2020, the name Isabel came was No. 157 in popularity, being given to 1,756 babies that year.

Name Variations

Variations of the name Isabel are:

Isabel Isabela Isabella Isabelle Izabella

Similar Names

Other girl names with Spanish origins:

CatalinaEmiliaElenaJulietaLuciaLucianaMartinaSofia

Other girl names that start with ‘I’:

ImaniImogenIrisIslaIvy

Common Nicknames

Some great nickname options for Isabel include:

Belle: For your Disney princess-loving kiddo, Belle is a great nickname for Isabel that communicates femininity and grace.Bella: In French, Bella means beautiful, making this a nickname that communicates beauty and sweetness.Izzy: For a nickname with a little more fun and spunk, Izzy can be a great choice.

Suggested Sibling Names

Looking for a name to pair with Isabel? Check out some options:

AntoniaBenjaminCatalinaElenaEmiliaJulietaLiamLucasMateoSantiago

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