Iris: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EYE-ris · 2 syllables
Iris means “rainbow”, from Greek.
From Ancient Greek (Iris, “rainbow”).
- Meaning
- rainbow
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ris
- US rank (2025)
- #61
- US babies a year
- about 3,081 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic, Nature, Classic
How popular is Iris?
Iris was the #61 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,741 babies. It’s rising: up 145% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #61 |
| England & Wales | #77 |
| Scotland | #115 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #141 |
| France | #18 |
| Norway | #100 |
| Canada | #117 |
| Australia | #173 |
How old are people named Iris?
Half of US adults named Iris are older than 51; most are between 19 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Iris
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Iris have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Nike
- Natasja
- Cosmo
- Rena
- Maude
- Bernt
Names like Iris
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Margot
- Elena
- Elaine
- Evangeline
- Greta
- Angelina
- Philippa
- Georgina
- Audrey
- Vivian
- Coralie
- Nike
- Cosmo
- Natasja
- Rena
- Maude
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Rising girl names
- Nature girl names
- Mythic girl names
- Greek girl names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Iris
What does the name Iris mean?
Iris means “rainbow”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Iris?
Iris is pronounced EYE-ris.
How popular is the name Iris?
Iris was the #61 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,741 babies. It’s rising: up 145% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Iris?
Half of US adults named Iris are older than 51. Most are between 19 and 84.