Find out how popular the first name Ysabella has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ysabella by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Ysabella is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 44 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ysabella.

The history of the first name Ysabella

The name Ysabella is a variant spelling of the Spanish name Isabella, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name Elisheva is derived from the Hebrew words "El" meaning "God" and "shava" meaning "oath" or "fullness". It is believed that the name Isabella first appeared in the late 11th century, around the time of the Norman Conquest of England.

The earliest recorded use of the name Isabella can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was borne by Isabella of Hainault, the wife of King Philip II of France. Another notable historical figure with this name was Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic, who reigned as Queen of Castile and Aragon in the late 15th century. She played a pivotal role in the Spanish Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.

In the 13th century, the name Isabella was popularized in England by King Edward II's wife, Isabella of France. She was known for her involvement in the deposition of her husband and the transfer of power to their son, Edward III. Another famous bearer of this name was Isabella of Angoulême, the wife of King John of England, who was unpopular among the English barons and is believed to have influenced her husband's poor decisions.

The variant spelling Ysabella emerged in the early modern period, particularly in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions. One notable figure with this spelling was Ysabella of Portugal, who was the Queen of Spain as the wife of Emperor Charles V in the 16th century. She played a significant role in the administration of the Spanish Empire during her husband's frequent absences.

Another prominent Ysabella in history was Ysabella Eugenia Clara, daughter of King Philip II of Spain and his third wife, Elisabeth of Valois. She was the sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands from 1598 to 1633 and is remembered for her efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region during the Eighty Years' War.

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