Iris
Greek girl's name meaning “rainbow”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- rainbow
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #78
- Born in 2023
- 2,936
Meaning & origin
Iris is the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the goddess who personified it; it is also the iris flower and the coloured part of the eye.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Iris ranked #78 for girls. It has risen about 175 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,936 US girls were given the name Iris.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #71 in 2024
“Unranked” means Iris was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Iris: frequently asked questions
What does the name Iris mean?
Iris is a Greek name meaning "rainbow". Iris is the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the goddess who personified it; it is also the iris flower and the coloured part of the eye.
Where does the name Iris come from?
Iris is of Greek origin. Iris is the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the goddess who personified it; it is also the iris flower and the coloured part of the eye.
Is Iris a boy or a girl name?
Iris is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Iris?
In 2023, 2,936 US girls were given the name Iris.
Is Iris a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Iris ranked #78 for girls. It has risen about 175 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.