Iysis
A girl's name of Egyptian origin with 305 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Iysis is a two-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 305 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Iysis ranks #14127 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Iysis is a girl's baby name, a creative variant of Isis — the Egyptian goddess of magic, healing, motherhood, and rebirth, whose name may mean 'throne.' The respelling adds an initial I and alters the ending to create more visual distinction from the controversial ISIS acronym.
Like Isys, Iysis preserves the mythological power of one of the most worshipped goddesses in the ancient world — her cult spread from Egypt throughout the Roman Empire — while offering a spelling that creates some distance from modern associations.
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Iysis is cataloged under the Egyptian naming tradition. Names from the Egyptian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Iysis has been recorded as a girl's name since 2000, with 305 total births. Browse the Egyptian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Iysis was #5269 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #14127, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | #11439 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 71 | #10496 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 208 | #6903 | — |
The Story of Iysis
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2003, Iysis is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Iysis are most likely born between 2000 and 2013.
How rare is Iysis?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Iysis — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 208 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Iysis by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #14127 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8667 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11524 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15235 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13632 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7920 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6970 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11554 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7665 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5970 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6905 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6925 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5143 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4757 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5269 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4066 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5749 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10417 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13826 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024