Isis means throne — from the Egyptian, the goddess of magic, motherhood, and wisdom who reassembled her husband Osiris from the dead. Isis was worshipped for over 3,000 years — from ancient Egypt to Rome. She is the most enduringly worshipped goddess in human history. Two syllables of the most magical goddess, 3,000-year worship, and the throne-woman who conquered death itself.
Two syllables with a powerful, ancient sound: EYE-sis.
The meaning throne carries maximum divine authority.
The most enduringly worshipped goddess ever.
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The vibe of Isis
throneEgyptiangoddessmagicmotherhoodwisdomOsiris3000 yearsconquered death
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Origin & history of Isis
Egyptian Aset (throne)→Greek Isis
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Egyptian roots
Isis means throne — the Egyptian goddess of magic who reassembled Osiris from the dead. Worshipped for over 3,000 years — the most enduringly worshipped goddess.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Egypt (c. 2500 BC).
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Today
Isis remains a beloved choice, ranking #2225 in the US. 11,762 babies have been named Isis since 1901.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Isis?
2005peak year
Isis reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2005, 561 babies received the name (ranked #522). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2225), with about 102 babies given the name annually. Isis has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 11,762 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Isis's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — throne-goddess leadership. People named Isis tend to be powerful, magical, and gifted at being worshipped for 3,000 years.
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