Isis Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Egyptian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Isis means 'goddess of motherhood and magic'.
Meaning of the Name Isis
Isis is a feminine given name of Egyptian origin. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Isis was the goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility. She was considered the ideal mother and wife, and she was the patroness of nature and magic. In modern times, the name Isis has gained popularity as a name for girls, symbolizing feminine strength and beauty.
Popularity of the Name Isis
The popularity for the name Isis peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 561 births, which ranked number 977 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Isis had the most female births in 2005 with 561, which ranked number 522 out of 19,191 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 6, which ranked number 9,241 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Isis has declined sharply over the last ten years from 467 births to 112 births, a decline of -76.02%. Among females, Isis has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 467 births to 112 births, a decline of -76.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Isis
- 20 Year Trend of Isis: -76.27%
- 10 Year Trend of Isis: -76.02%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Isis: -76.02%
Popularity of Isis by State
Among females, Isis was most popular in Northeastern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Isis. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1110 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1646 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Isis
- Total Births of Isis: 97 (-13.31%)
- Female Births of Isis: 97 (-13.31%)
Given the downward trend of Isis over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 97 births in 2024. For Females, births for Isis have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 97 female births in 2024, a decrease of -13.31%.