Isis - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Isis \i-sis\ is pronounced EYE-siss. It is of Egyptian origin. The most powerful of all the female goddesses of ancient Egypt; sister to Osiris and mother of Horus.

For more information, see also the related name Isadora.

Baby names that sound like Isis are Aziza, Azizi, Azize, Azusa, Jesusa and Jozsa. Other similar baby names are Iris, Ines, Isla, Ilisa, Irisa, Issy, Issie and Isa.

Isis is a common female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Isis. Click here to compare Isis with related baby names.