Iysis

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Pronounced EYE-sis /ˈaɪ.sɪs/Medium

Meaning: Iysis is a modern respelling of Isis — the Greek name for the Egyptian goddess Aset, protector of the dead, mistress of magic and the model of devoted motherhood. Families should also know that the same sound became an acronym for a militant group in the twenty-tens; we note that plainly so the choice is made with open eyes.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Isis, the Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood (said 'EYE-sis'). We note the modern acronym plainly, too.

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Origin LowEgyptian, Greek

MeaningIysis is a modern respelling of Isis — the Greek name for the Egyptian goddess Aset, protector of the dead, mistress of magic and the model of devoted motherhood. Families should also know that the same sound became an acronym for a militant group in the twenty-tens; we note that plainly so the choice is made with open eyes.

U.S. rank (2024)#14127 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 305

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

Iysis respells Isis, the Greek rendering of the Egyptian goddess Aset, whose worship outlasted the pharaohs and spread across the Roman world. She reassembled her husband Osiris and raised Horus alone. Since the twenty-tens the sound has also carried an acronym association with a militant group, which we note neutrally (said 'EYE-sis').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S., and use has fallen since that association spread. Mythic, powerful, and complicated.

Did you know? The goddess Isis was worshipped for thousands of years, from the Nile to Roman Britain — the great healer, magician and mother. Her name later collided with a militant group's acronym, a fact we state plainly so families can choose knowingly.

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Iysis — Respelling of Isis (Egyptian Aset); modern acronym association noted

Variations

IsisIsysIysys

Nicknames

IyIssySissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iysis mean?

Iysis respells Isis, the Egyptian goddess of magic, healing and motherhood.

How do you pronounce Iysis?

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

Is Iysis a boy or girl name?

Iysis is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Iysis?

Iysis is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., and use has dropped since the acronym association spread.