Gutted. Tell me I'm overreacting!

And it is annoying but not worth getting upset over!

Yes it's annoying. Happened to me. Named first born 15 years ago & people used to comment on how unusual it was. We'd chosen the name 5 years prior to that when it was u heard of for about 100 years. When ds1 went to school he was the first one with the name & teachers commented on his name.

Now? Now frigging footballers are using his name (it's not Klay!)

My name was very unusual when I was a child and young adult. Now there are lots of little ones. Including one down the road.

So there are no guarantees.

I quite like though, now it's less unusual

I know lots of Islas but it is lovely.

You can never gage how popular a name might become. 7 years ago I gave my daughter a very unusual name but turns out it wasn't that unusual and now there are Matildas everywhere! Thems the breaks...

I know 2, both aged 4, but it doesn't change that it is a lovely name. Unless you go for something completely wacky your DD will meet others with her name and you know what? Kids LOVE it. My DD is Evie. The only one I know of her age despite being so high on the lists. Coming out from preschool one day she wanted to play in the bigger kids playground and there was a girl there who was about 6, and who we learned was also called Evie. The two of them immediately latched on to each other, called themselves big Evie and little Evie and were thrilled to have found another Evie! They now look out for each other at the end of school/preschool and I think it's lovely that DD has a friend who is a bit older and might be a link to school when that time comes, and all because of her name. We as adults think that being an individual is the most important thing, but children place a higher value on belonging.

It's not unreasonable to feel a bit down about it, but don't let it bother you. It won't bother your DD.

I only know 1, she's nearly 7. I think it's a lovely name and would have certainly been a consideration for DD if the Isla we know was not our niece!

Oh dear. The honest answer is that in real life it is v popular where I am (Scotland) & think it has been in the top 3 names for past few years. That said, I agree with other posters that it really doesn't matter. We called DS something unusual here (but common where I come from) & am fed up of spelling/explaining it. Went for something more popular with DD & think have made her life easier

Honestly? I think you are being ridiculous to say a name can be "ruined" because other people have it too. Even with the most popular names you are unlikely to bump into many others. And I speak as the mother of a Grace!

If it helps, I don't know a single Isla! It's a beautiful name and even if it is popular, it won't matter if you really love it.

You're overreacting.

It's a lovely name and fairly popular, but it's no Ava or Emily.

When DD was born, 12 years ago, we named her Esme after a relative. People always went on about how unusual it was.
Now, if MN is to be believed, it's super popular! But not in my experience. We're still picked up on what a lovely, unusual name it is, and that you rarely hear it.

I like it when I hear of another child with my child's name - it makes me think I wasn't completely crazy in giving it to her!

It's a tad irrational, but understandable. I only know of one other Isla, IRL, she'll be 10 now. It's a beautiful, classy name - be proud you picked it x

Assuming you want honesty and reassurance so yes, it is popular - I know 6 under threes and I am in the Channel Islands - 3 of those alone are Isla Grace. However, names become popular for a reason - largely because they are lovely. If you still love the name, regardless of popularity, hey ho! You have given her a beautiful name. Growing up (early thirties) I knew 8, yes 8 Sophies. However, in my class at school I sat next to another Polly - a largely unused name in the 80's...so it's just the way the dice falls. To summarise: lovely name, stop fretting :)