Gaia vs Isis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isis

Girl #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne, seat of power"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian Greek Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Is

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gaia Rank #1,147
Isis Rank #1,083

Isis is more popular, ranked #1083 vs #1147 for Gaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

Isis ___

  • Isis Rose
  • Isis Marie
  • Isis Grace
  • Isis Jade
  • Isis Luna
  • Isis Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

If you choose Isis

Osiris Athena Luna Aurora Delia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaia or Isis more popular?

Isis is more popular, ranked #1083 compared to Gaia at #1147 in the United States.

What do Gaia and Isis mean?

Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin). Isis means "throne, seat of power" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Gaia and Isis boy or girl names?

Gaia is primarily a girl name. Isis is primarily a girl name.

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