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Isadora
GirlGreek· “gift of Isis”
- Meaning
- gift of Isis
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- iz-uh-DOR-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,265
- US babies 2025
- 177
- Best rank
- #654 (1882)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Isadora
Isadora is a Greek name that means “gift of Isis”.
Meaning 'gift of Isis', the Greek Isidoros honored the Egyptian goddess whose cult spread across the Greek and Roman world, and Isadora is its feminine form. Saint Isidore of Seville made the masculine form known in Christian Europe. The best-known Isadora is the dancer Isadora Duncan, a pioneer of modern dance, whose free-spirited image still colors the name. Isadora feels artistic, romantic and elegant, and it offers several nicknames, including Izzy, Isa, Dora and Issie.
Popularity over time
Isadora has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 5 different years. Its best national rank was #654 in 1882, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 192 were named Isadora. In 2025, 177 babies were named Isadora, and it ranked #1,265 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,657 in 1920, #4,486 in 1950, #6,465 in 1980, #3,296 in 2000, #1,715 in 2010, and #1,265 in 2025. Of the 4,668 US girls named Isadora since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 975 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gitty, Keilany, Rya, Yaneli, and Rue.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Isadora ranked highest in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #539 | 10 |
| New York | #742 | 22 |
| Washington | #848 | 7 |
| Missouri | #984 | 5 |
| Michigan | #1008 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Isadora is usually pronounced iz-uh-DOR-uh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with I and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Isadora
A few middle names that flow with Isadora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Isadora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isadora mean?
Isadora is a Greek name that means “gift of Isis”.
What is the origin of the name Isadora?
Isadora has Greek roots. Meaning 'gift of Isis', the Greek Isidoros honored the Egyptian goddess whose cult spread across the Greek and Roman world, and Isadora is its feminine form.
Is Isadora a popular name?
Not especially. Isadora ranked #1,265 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Isadora a boy or girl name?
Isadora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Isadora?
Isadora is usually pronounced iz-uh-DOR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings