How many babies in Australia have been named Isla?

Between 2008 and 2025, Isla was registered for 18,089 babies in the available state datasets.

Is Isla a popular name in Australia?

In 2025, Isla ranked #3 among girls' names in Australia, with 1,124 registrations.

girls' name 2008–2025

Isla is making a comeback — from #66 in 2008 to #3 in 2025.

#3 ranked in 2025

1,124 registrations in 2025

18,089 total 2008–2025

That's a jump of 63 positions. Registrations grew from 249 to 1,124 (+351%).

Peak popularity: 2021 (1,499 registrations, ranked #1).

Peak 2021 · 1,499

Low 2008 · 249

Years tracked 18

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How often Isla was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Isla — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.

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Most popular in New South Wales (317 babies) , least popular in South Australia (94).

New South Wales

317 #4

Victoria

309 #5

Queensland

254 #3

Western Australia

150 #1

South Australia

94 #2

Australian Capital Territory

— #6*

Northern Territory

—

Tasmania

— #2*

In 2025: 1,124 babies named Isla across 5 of 8 states and territories. (*rank-only states publish top-10 lists without counts)

How many babies in Australia have been named Isla?: Between 2008 and 2025, Isla was registered for 18,089 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Isla a popular name in Australia?: In 2025, Isla ranked #3 among girls' names in Australia, with 1,124 registrations.