Isadora
How to say it: iz-uh-DOR-uh · /ˌɪzəˈdɔrə/
From Greek Isidora, meaning 'gift of Isis'; the name of the Egyptian goddess combined with 'doron' (gift).
Isadora was the 991st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 177 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 5% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #963 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #991 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 177 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,494 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +5% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #963 |
| In France, 2025 | #518 among girls’ names, 75 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing still, Isadora is enjoying its strongest run yet in the 2020s. Standing at its peak now, further growth looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and crisp at once with a breathy fizz, Isadora moves in four lilting beats. Cordelia and Serafina share its grand romantic sweep.
Nicknames
- Isa
- Issy
- Dora
- Izzy
Other spellings
Honouring a Isadora in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isadora is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #518 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Isadora
- Isadora Duncana (1877–1927)American dancer and choreographer
- Isadora Williams (born 1996)Brazilian figure skater
- Isadora Ribeiro (born 1965)Brazilian TV actress
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