Iris
In 2022, the name Iris was 84th most popular baby name for girls and 219th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,944 babies were named Iris in the United States.
In 2022, 1 out of every 1,142 babies in the United States were named Iris. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Iris is around 28 to 34 years old.
The name "Iris" is well know, but not overly common.
The most common nickname for Iris is .
Iris Meaning & Origin
The name Iris is of Greek origin and it means "Rainbow" evoking connotations of beauty, diversity, and promise.
The name Iris is described as radiant, intelligent and imaginative.Pronunciation
Iris is pronounced ey-rus in English. The name Iris has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.
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Name Trends (1972 to Present)
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Fun Facts about Iris
- In Greek mythology, Iris is the name of the goddess who is the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow.
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Geography
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