The baby name Isie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IZ-ee (ˈɪzi),EYE-see (ˈaɪsi).
The baby name Isie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IZ-ee (ˈɪzi),EYE-see (ˈaɪsi).
Isie is in Origin.
Isie is a friendly diminutive formed with the -ie ending common in Scots and Afrikaans, used chiefly as a pet form of Isabel/Isobel/Isabella - the medieval Romance offshoots of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva), meaning "God is my oath." In Scottish Gaelic the related form is Iseabail, which may also yield Isie in English usage. Phonetically it aligns with Izzy/Issy but retains a softer, vintage flair.
The name appears in 19th–20th-century Scottish records and gained South African familiarity through Sybella "Isie" Smuts, reinforcing its status as a homely nickname that sometimes stands alone. In some families it abbreviates Isidore/Isidora/Isidro, drawing on the Greek-Egyptian sense "gift of Isis" (later reinterpreted as "gift of God"), making Isie technically unisex though far more common for girls. Variants and cognate nicknames include Izzy, Izzie, Issy, Isy, Isi, and Isa; related formal names span Isabel/Isobel/Isabella, Isidora/Isidore, and Isidro.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| France | Girls | 2013 | #401 | 6 | 3,238 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
Isie is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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