What is the origin of the name Iris?

Iris is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Iris?

In 2023, 3,124 babies were named Iris in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Iris is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 3,124 ↗

All-Time Total: 96,364

Peak Year: 2024

Iris is a Greek name derived from the word "iris," meaning rainbow. It is also the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow.

Girl names closely related to Iris

Daisy Violet Estella Ellie Adeline Audrey Ruby Zoey

Boy names closely related to Iris

Oliver Cyrus Dean Cody Marcus Cassius Roman Ronin

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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