Iris: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The Greek goddess of the rainbow and a beloved flower, colorful and elegant.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #84
- Peak
- #84 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Iris Means
Iris is a girl name of Greek origin. The Greek goddess of the rainbow and a beloved flower, colorful and elegant.
How Popular Iris Is
Iris currently ranks #84 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #84 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Iris
- The Goo Goo Dolls' song 'Iris' became one of the biggest hits of the 1990s.
- Iris Murdoch was one of the most acclaimed novelists of the 20th century.
- In Greek myth, Iris was the messenger goddess who traveled on rainbows.
Names Like Iris
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Iris
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Iris.
Questions About Iris
What does Iris mean?
Iris is a girl name of Greek origin. The Greek goddess of the rainbow and a beloved flower, colorful and elegant.
How popular is Iris?
Iris currently ranks #84 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #84 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Iris come from?
Iris comes from Greek roots. The Goo Goo Dolls' song 'Iris' became one of the biggest hits of the 1990s.
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