Girl name · Greek
Isadora
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: gift of IsisIsadora is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "gift of Isis". It is used in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Meaning
- Gift of Isis
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #1265 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Isadora
As a girl's name, Isadora comes from Greek and means "gift of Isis". It is used in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
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“Greek for gift of Isis; dramatic and artistic”
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“Greek for gift of Isis, and a famous dancer's name”
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“Gift of Isis; Greek. Dramatic and old-world, with a velvet sound”
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“Greek for gift of Isis; dramatic and old-world”
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How popular is Isadora?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,265
- 177 babies, 110 per million girls
- Best rank
- #654 in 1882
- Most babies: 192 in 2024
- Babies since 1880
- At least 4,668
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 30 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 31 per million |
| 1900s | 32 per million |
| 1910s | 23 per million |
| 1920s | 18 per million |
| 1930s | 11 per million |
| 1940s | 6 per million |
| 1950s | 3 per million |
| 1960s | 0 per million |
| 1970s | 7 per million |
| 1980s | 7 per million |
| 1990s | 13 per million |
| 2000s | 47 per million |
| 2010s | 86 per million |
| 2020s | 100 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,606 | #1,568 | #1,253 | #1,431 | #1,311 | #1,537 | #1,494 | #1,442 | #1,226 | #1,265 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Isadora
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- IsidoraGift of Isis (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- TheoGift of God (Greek, boy)
- DoraGift (Greek, girl)
- DorotheaGift of God (Greek, girl)
- MatthiasGift of God (Hebrew, boy)
- DoroteaGift of God (Greek, girl)
- EudoraGood gift (Greek, girl)
- FeodoraGift of God (Greek, girl)
- HeliodoraGift of the sun (Greek, girl)
- HeliodoroGift of the sun (Greek, boy)
- JessePossibly gift, or existence (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Isadora
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AgnesPure, chaste (Greek, girl)
- AmberAmber, golden fossil resin (Arabic, girl)
- BlairPlain, field (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- DaisyDay's eye (Old English, girl)
- GemmaGem, precious stone (Latin, girl)
- JeanGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
- LarkEarly-rising songbird (English, girl)
- PearlPrecious gem from the sea (Latin, girl)
More girl names from Greek
- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- IrenePeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
- IrisA rainbow (Greek, girl)
- SofiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- SophieWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- ChristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- NicoleVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
Isadora: common questions
What does the name Isadora mean?
Isadora comes from Greek and means "gift of Isis".
Is Isadora a boy or girl name?
Isadora is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Isadora come from?
Isadora comes from Greek and means "gift of Isis". Today it is used in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
How popular is the name Isadora?
Isadora ranked #1,265 in the US in 2025, with 177 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Isadora?
Forms of Isadora with the same meaning and origin include Isidora (Spanish).
What middle names go with Isadora?
Middle names that flow well with Isadora include Agnes, Amber, Blair, Daisy and Gemma. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.