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Iris

female

Meaning

"Rainbow"

From Greek for rainbow and a mythological figure, it is also a botanical name and remains common in many languages.

MythologyMythologicalCelestialCosmicNatureNaturalVintageRetroClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Iris

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#71Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#71

Iris was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+7

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Iris Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Iris.

2 ideas
Riss
Nickname
Rissy
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Iris

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Iris, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

28 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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