Find out how popular the first name Isia has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isia by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Isia is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 92% of people named Isia being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Isia.

The history of the first name Isia

The name Isia originates from Ancient Greece, where it was a feminine form of the name Isidorus, derived from the Greek words "isis" meaning "equal" and "doron" meaning "gift." The name Isia was thus interpreted to mean "equal gift" or "gift of equality."

In Greek mythology, Isia was associated with the goddess Isis, the powerful Egyptian deity of fertility, magic, and motherhood. The cult of Isis was widespread in the ancient Mediterranean world, and her worship influenced many aspects of Greek and Roman culture.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Isia was a Byzantine noblewoman and saint from the 9th century AD. Saint Isia of Lesbos was known for her piety, charity, and devotion to the Christian faith. She established a convent on the island of Lesbos and is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

During the Renaissance period, Isia was a relatively uncommon name, but it gained some prominence in the 16th century. Isia Monti (1508-1569) was an Italian Renaissance poet and scholar from Verona, renowned for her elegant Latin verses and her patronage of the arts.

In the 18th century, Isia Bassi (1760-1840) was an Italian sculptor and one of the few female artists of her time to achieve international recognition. Her works, including busts and allegorical figures, were celebrated for their technical mastery and classical style.

In the 19th century, Isia Mikhailovna Fal'kovskaya (1845-1891) was a Russian writer and playwright. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of St. Petersburg and was known for her plays and short stories that explored themes of social injustice and the plight of women in Russian society.

Another notable bearer of the name Isia was the Greek-American painter and sculptor Isia Theodorescu (1887-1960). Born in Romania, she immigrated to the United States and became an influential figure in the American modernist art movement, known for her vibrant abstract compositions and innovative use of materials.

Data source

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