Iris

Girl's name

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

Meaning Rainbow
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 3,124 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Iris Apfel - Fashion icon and interior designer.
  • Iris Murdoch - Novelist and philosopher.
  • Iris van Herpen - Fashion designer known for innovative designs.
  • Iris Kyle - Professional bodybuilder, Ms. Olympia champion.
  • Iris DeMent - Singer-songwriter known for folk and country music.
  • Iris Marion Young - Political theorist and feminist philosopher.
  • Iris Origo - Writer and biographer of Italian history.
  • Iris Strubegger - Austrian model known for high fashion campaigns.

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