Devoted to God or pledged to God
Isel is often considered a shortened or diminutive form of Isabel or Isela. It shares the same etymological roots as Elizabeth, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It carries a sense of spiritual commitment and has gained some usage in Spanish-speaking communities as a modern, streamlined choice.
Less common today
Isel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,751 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
