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Iiris as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Iiris

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The baby name Iiris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːris/ (EE-ris).

Iiris is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈiːris/ (EE-ris)

What is the meaning of the name Iiris ?

The baby name Iiris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːris/ (EE-ris).

Iiris is Greek in Origin.

Iiris is the Finnish and Estonian form of Iris, ultimately from the Greek name Ἶρις meaning “rainbow.” In mythology, Iris was the swift messenger of the gods and personification of the rainbow, linking heaven and earth; the flower genus was named in her honor. In Finnish usage, iiris also denotes the iris of the eye and, in botanical contexts, the iris flower, adding layered natural and visual imagery. The name carries associations of color, communication, and hope.

As a given name, Iiris gained traction in Finland and Estonia in the 20th century alongside nature and classical revivals, with periodic boosts from contemporary vintage-name trends. It remains familiar yet distinctive, benefiting from easy cross-border recognition. Related forms include Iris (English, German, Swedish, Spanish), Íris (Icelandic), Irida (Greek/Slavic), and Iride (Italian). Meaning “rainbow,” Iiris bridges mythic heritage and modern simplicity while preserving a distinctly Nordic-Baltic spelling.

Iiris has the following similar or variant Names

Iiris – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
Finland Girls 2026 #127 4,624 3,895
EE Girls 0 #138 5 1,888
Finland Girls 0 #149 537 1,368
Sweden Girls 2015 #175 3 1,605
Finland 0 #202 116 830
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781

Iiris is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:

Sweden
BR
CL
CO
EE

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People also ask about Iiris

Iiris is predominantly a girl's name.
Iiris is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈiːris/ (EE-ris).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Iris, Irida, Iri and Iira.
Across languages, Iiris has these equivalents: {'Greek': 'Ίρις (Íris), / Ίριδα (Irida).
Yes — Iiris ranked #127 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Iiris ranks highest in Finland (#127 in 2026).