Icyss
A girl's name of Egyptian origin with 63 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 63 babies have been named Icyss in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Icyss is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Icyss is a girl's baby name of modern coinage, likely a creative spelling inspired by Isis — the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic, healing, and the moon. The original Isis derives from the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Iset, meaning 'throne.'
With its distinctive spelling, Icyss reimagines a mythological classic with a contemporary, visual twist. It carries the mystical energy of the original while standing as a completely unique personal name.
EtymologyShow more
Icyss first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Icyss belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Egyptian classification suggests a path from egyptian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Icyss has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | #14033 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 56 | #11369 | — |
The Story of Icyss
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Icyss is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Icyss are most likely born between 2002 and 2010.
How rare is Icyss?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Icyss is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2000s with 56 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Icyss by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2002–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | #14033 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13041 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10886 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8054 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12035 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9943 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14257 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2010