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Isyss

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Pronounced EYE-sis /ˈaɪ.sɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Isis, the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and magic; the name relates to the Egyptian word for 'throne.' Noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Isis: Isyss carries the ancient Egyptian goddess's name ('throne') (said 'EYE-sis'). Mythic and striking.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningA modern respelling of Isis, the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and magic; the name relates to the Egyptian word for 'throne.' Noted neutrally.
U.S. rank (2023)#16113 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 594

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200320022023

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

Isyss respells Isis, the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess (related to the word for 'throne'). As a given name it reads mythic and striking, and is rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'EYE-sis').

It appears only rarely in this spelling. Rare, mythic, and striking.

Did you know? Isyss is a modern respelling of Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and magic, whose name relates to the word for 'throne' - a mythic, striking pick, noted neutrally (said 'EYE-sis').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Isyss — respelling of Isis; Egyptian goddess

Variations

IsisIsysIsiss

Nicknames

IsySy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isyss mean?

Isyss is a modern respelling of Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess; the name relates to the Egyptian word for 'throne.'

How do you pronounce Isyss?

It's said EYE-sis /ˈaɪ.sɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Isyss a boy or girl name?

Isyss is a girl's name.

How popular is Isyss?

Isyss is a rare name in the U.S.

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