Iris
Iris is derived from the Greek word for 'rainbow' and was the name of the Greek goddess who served as a messenger of the gods, traveling on rainbows between heaven and earth. The name also refers to the beautiful iris flower and the colored part of the eye.
Current Popularity
#71 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname but has cute options
- •Works well across multiple cultures with minimal pronunciation variation
- •Has both mythological and botanical associations, giving it depth and meaning
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Statistics
97,794
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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