Isis
Isis first appears in US records in 1901. It peaked in 2005, when 561 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 128.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Isis popular?
Declining Isis is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 807 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,633 | |
| 2000s | 5,058 | |
| 1990s | 2,251 | |
| 1980s | 598 | |
| 1970s | 491 | |
| 1960s | 38 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Isis mean?
Isis is the great Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood; her name means “throne.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isis mean?
Isis means Throne. Isis is the great Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood; her name means “throne.”
What is the origin of the name Isis?
Isis is of Egyptian origin.
How do you pronounce Isis?
Isis is pronounced “EYE-sis.”
Is Isis a boy or a girl name?
Isis is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Isis a popular name right now?
Isis is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Isis?
In 2025, Isis ranked #1625 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Isis most popular?
Isis was most popular in 2005, when about 561 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.