Icis

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How to Pronounce Icis

Pronounced EYE-sis /ˈaɪsɪs/Medium

Meaning: Icis is a phonetic spelling of Isis, the Greek rendering of the ancient Egyptian goddess Aset, whose name means 'throne' or 'seat.' Isis was one of the most beloved deities of Egypt, goddess of motherhood, magic and protection. The Icis spelling is a modern respelling of that classical name.Low

In 30 seconds: Icis is a spelling of Isis, the Greek name of the Egyptian goddess whose name means 'throne.' Ancient and mythic, this respelling appeared quietly and peaked around 2000 (said EYE-sis).

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Origin LowEgyptian, Greek

MeaningIcis is a phonetic spelling of Isis, the Greek rendering of the ancient Egyptian goddess Aset, whose name means 'throne' or 'seat.' Isis was one of the most beloved deities of Egypt, goddess of motherhood, magic and protection. The Icis spelling is a modern respelling of that classical name.

U.S. rank (2013)#15331 ↗ Rising

2013 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Icis is a modern spelling of Isis, the Greek form of the Egyptian goddess Aset, whose name means 'throne' or 'seat.' In myth she was the devoted wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, revered for her magic and her protection of the family. Icis restyles that ancient name with a softer, phonetic look.

Icis was always rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around the year two thousand. A girl named Icis then is in her mid-twenties today, so the name still reads as contemporary despite its ancient root.

Did you know? The goddess behind this name was worshipped for thousands of years across Egypt and the Roman world as a protector of mothers and children, one of the most enduring deities of the ancient Mediterranean.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Icis — Variant of Isis (Greek form of Egyptian Aset, 'throne')

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Icis mean?

It is a spelling of Isis, the Greek name of the Egyptian goddess Aset, meaning 'throne' or 'seat.'

How do you pronounce Icis?

It is said EYE-sis /ˈaɪsɪs/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Icis a boy or girl name?

Icis is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Icis?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak around the year two thousand.