Isis
- Meaning
- Egyptian goddess name, traditionally associated with throne
- Origin
- Egyptian
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What does Isis mean?
Isis means “Egyptian goddess name, traditionally associated with throne”.
Isis is the Greek form of the name of an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with motherhood, protection, and magic. The Egyptian name is traditionally connected with the throne sign. Her worship spread beyond Egypt into the wider Mediterranean world, giving the name a long history across cultures.
The name also appears in literature and music, including a song by Bob Dylan, and in the name given to part of the River Thames. Modern readers may additionally recognize the unrelated acronym used by the extremist group ISIS. Families considering Isis can weigh that present-day association alongside the much older mythological name. Its ancient meaning and cultural history remain distinct from the modern acronym.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Isis yet.
How popular is Isis?
United States · 2025Explore how often Isis is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,625 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Isis
- 128 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 44.3% Fewer than 2024
Isis over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,625 | 128 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,080 | 230 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,464 | 151 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,800 | 114 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,794 | 113 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,451 | 71 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,574 | 68 |
| 2018 | Girls | #3,074 | 53 |
| 2017 | Girls | #3,111 | 52 |
| 2016 | Girls | #3,119 | 53 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,784 | 117 |
| 2014 | Girls | #704 | 401 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Memphis
Unisex- Meaning
- Place name traditionally interpreted as enduring beauty
Shares an origin with Isis.
Egypt
Unisex- Meaning
- The country name; ancient derivation linked with Ptah
Shares an origin with Isis.
Azeneth
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Belonging to Neith, through Asenath
Shares an origin with Isis.
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