The baby name Eireen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced eye-REEN (/aɪˈriːn/),ih-REEN (/ɪˈriːn/),ee-REEN (/iːˈriːn/).
Eireen is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Eireen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced eye-REEN (/aɪˈriːn/),ih-REEN (/ɪˈriːn/),ee-REEN (/iːˈriːn/).
Eireen is Greek in Origin.
Eireen is a modern spelling variant of Irene, ultimately from Greek Eirēnē (Εἰρήνη) meaning “peace.” The double-e echoes the classical transliteration Eirene and gives a contemporary twist; some parents also appreciate its visual kinship to Irish Erin without sharing that name’s meaning.
In use since the early Christian era, borne by several saints and most famously the Byzantine empress Irene of Athens, the name spread across Europe and remains familiar worldwide. Forms include Irene (English, Spanish), Eirene/Eirini (ancient/modern Greek), Irina (Russian, Romanian), Irena (Polish, Czech, Slovene), Iryna (Ukrainian), Airini (Māori), and diminutives Rena, Rina, Renie, Rini, and Ina. Variant spellings in English include Ireen and Eireen - rare but recognizable. The enduring meaning of “peace” underlies the name’s appeal, making Eireen a distinctive yet historically rooted choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| France | Girls | 2019 | #408 | 4 | 3,279 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #424 | 6 | 13,098 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| United States | Girls | 2013 | #916 | 5 | 9,616 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Eireen is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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