Ísis

Ísis is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 228 girls in the United States.

Ísis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ísis

Ísis belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ísis first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #522 in 2005, and in 2024 228 babies received the name — 11,750 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ísis in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#522 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Ísis in 2024
228
Total since 1880
11,750

Ísis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#706 in 2007
Babies named Ísis in 2025
8
Total since 1996
612

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ísis mean?

The meaning of Ísis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ísis a boy or girl name?

Ísis is a girl name. In 2024, 228 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ísis?

Ísis comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Ísis?

Ísis first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #522 in 2005, and 228 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.