Isis
Isis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪ.sɪs/ · /ˈaɪ.səs/
Meaning and origin of Isis
- A female given name from Egyptian or Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin Īsis from Ancient Greek Ἶσις (Îsis), from Egyptian st-t:H8-B1 (ꜣst).
How popular is Isis?
Since 1880, 11,881 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Isis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #522 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #9738 in 2001. In 2025, 128 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Isis FAQ
What does the name Isis mean?
A female given name from Egyptian or Ancient Greek. Learned borrowing from Latin Īsis from Ancient Greek Ἶσις (Îsis), from Egyptian st-t:H8-B1 (ꜣst).
What is the origin of the name Isis?
Isis is listed as a name of Egyptian or Ancient Greek origin.
How popular is the name Isis?
Since 1880, 11,881 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Isis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #522 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #9738 in 2001. In 2025, 128 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Isis a boy or girl name?
Isis is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,881 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.