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The baby name Iris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪrɪs/ (EYE-ris).

Iris is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪrɪs/ (EYE-ris)

What is the meaning of the name Iris ?

The baby name Iris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪrɪs/ (EYE-ris).

Iris is Greek in Origin.

Rooted in the Greek Ἶρις meaning “rainbow,” Iris evokes the mythic messenger who spanned sky and sea to carry the gods’ words. The brilliant iris flower, named for the rainbow’s spectrum, strengthens the name’s imagery; in Victorian floriography it signified faith, wisdom, and valor, lending Iris a poised, luminous feel.

Attested since antiquity but uncommon in medieval records, the name re‑emerged with the late‑19th‑century vogue for botanical names and has enjoyed steady modern use. It is widely adopted across Europe and North America, appreciated for its brevity and international ease. Many languages keep the form Iris; notable variants include Íris (Portuguese, Icelandic), Írisz (Hungarian), Irida (Greek and Slavic), and Iride (Italian). Contemporary elaborations such as Irisa or Irissa also appear. Overall, Iris balances classical pedigree with fresh natural charm, anchored by the enduring meaning “rainbow.”

Iris has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Iris

Iris Berben Actor · Born 1950 · Germany Iris Berben is a German actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. She gained fame for her performances in the TV series 'Rosa Roth' and the film 'Eddie the Eagle'. Born in 1950, she has become a prominent figure in the German entertainment industry. Iris Apatow Actor · Born 2002 · United States Iris Apatow is an American actor known for her roles in films like 'This Is 40' and 'Funny People'. She is the daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann, which has placed her in the spotlight from a young age. Iris Adrian Actor · Born 1912 · United States Iris Adrian was an American actress best known for her roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in movies like 'The Love Bug' and 'Ziegfeld Girl', showcasing her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Celebrity babies named Iris

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Iris Law Sadie Frost film producer ★★★★★ Jude Law film director ★★★★★
Iris May Redmayne Eddie Redmayne television actor ★★★★★
Iris Apatow Leslie Mann television actor ★★★★★ Judd Apatow film director ★★★★★
Iris Adams Tony Adams association footballer ★★★★★

Iris – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
PR Girls 0 #9 392 3,171
NL Girls 2014 #10 256 73
SV 0 #11 1 283
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
MO 0 #15 38 2,706
HN 0 #17 6 704
PA Girls 0 #17 1,810 9,861
SV Girls 0 #17 2 458
France Girls 2021 #18 2,006 3,185
HN Girls 0 #18 19 884
Sweden Girls 2022 #24 345 1,568
PR 0 #29 27 1,497
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
EE 0 #35 3 1,051
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
NL Girls 0 #35 6,876 5,933
TW 0 #40 63 4,523
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
HK Girls 0 #44 2,760 16,104
Iceland Girls 0 #45 18 132
CN 0 #47 39 3,857
HK 0 #47 562 8,483
Austria Girls 1990 #49 185 58
TW Girls 0 #51 346 8,139
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
AL 0 #58 18 2,372
IL Girls 0 #58 2,159 11,648
MO Girls 0 #58 276 7,056
CN Girls 0 #61 660 8,829
Switzerland Girls 2024 #63 80 1,786
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
Belgium Girls 2024 #65 133 424
PH 0 #65 32 5,607
SI 0 #66 14 1,612
United States Girls 2024 #71 3,124 8,487
AO 0 #72 6 2,729
NL 0 #73 503 2,481
Norway Girls 2025 #74 59 453
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
PA 0 #80 52 3,797
Germany Girls 0 #81 5,401 4,949
Austria Girls 0 #82 1,073 1,885
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
GT Girls 0 #90 982 7,500
JM 0 #90 4 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
IL 0 #96 251 6,291
Canada Girls 2024 #97 240 2,795
AL Girls 0 #99 156 4,141
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
PS Girls 0 #108 924 10,981
CY Girls 0 #109 13 3,755
BN Girls 0 #110 5 5,459
Austria 0 #111 113 850
SI Girls 0 #111 67 2,769
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EC 0 #116 6 2,502
EE Girls 0 #117 22 1,888
PS 0 #119 104 5,692
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
GR 0 #121 14 3,911
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
MT Girls 0 #125 27 3,773
CR Girls 0 #127 849 11,342
IQ 0 #129 5 3,533
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
MU 0 #131 7 3,613
RS Girls 0 #131 7 1,651
HR Girls 0 #134 255 3,687
SG Girls 0 #136 838 18,916
CL Girls 0 #137 3,352 14,098
JO 0 #138 3 2,158
CR 0 #142 17 5,526
BW Girls 0 #145 7 4,216
UY Girls 0 #147 777 6,731
PE Girls 0 #152 3,338 14,861
HR 0 #153 27 2,081
LU Girls 0 #155 31 4,850
PT Girls 0 #155 629 7,952
Germany 0 #159 393 2,542
UY 0 #162 16 2,477
SG 0 #164 109 11,010
GR Girls 0 #165 80 6,293
AR 0 #166 21 2,915
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
CZ 0 #174 12 3,154
PR Boys 0 #175 4 2,508
AO Girls 0 #188 22 4,575
DK 0 #191 13 5,198
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
GT 0 #193 124 5,948
Finland Girls 2026 #199 2,144 3,895
EC Girls 0 #205 35 3,650
Spain Girls 0 #206 2,682 5,561
PT 0 #208 39 4,161
NA Girls 0 #210 15 7,146
HU Girls 0 #214 10 3,308
JP Girls 0 #219 27 6,592
MX Girls 0 #221 4,271 17,781
PE 0 #221 91 6,350
IR 0 #223 9 4,221
Finland Girls 0 #224 212 1,368
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
JM Girls 0 #230 30 7,507
MX 0 #230 201 8,339
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
AR Girls 0 #233 700 8,289
MU Girls 0 #234 118 8,539
AL Boys 0 #240 59 5,122
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
CZ Girls 0 #242 102 5,378
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
MY 0 #242 89 12,352
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
DK Girls 0 #252 65 7,429
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Finland 0 #267 41 830
GR Boys 0 #267 7 6,912
BR Girls 0 #271 1,688 12,708
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
PH Girls 0 #273 119 13,098
KZ Boys 0 #278 12 6,578
Spain 0 #280 183 2,326
CO Girls 0 #283 2,454 16,140
BR 0 #284 62 5,969
CL 0 #286 129 6,867
QA Girls 0 #288 29 15,378
BO Girls 0 #291 429 9,488
GH Girls 0 #291 34 6,973
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Girls 0 #299 22 5,862
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
IT Girls 0 #309 4,619 9,415
JO Girls 0 #313 13 7,570
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
MY Girls 0 #327 1,079 24,821
SD Girls 0 #334 12 7,678
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
BO 0 #341 41 6,868
PL Girls 0 #341 14 5,096
PT Boys 0 #357 11 7,951
OM Girls 0 #360 37 15,987
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
UY Boys 0 #388 12 5,922
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
CO 0 #398 83 7,768
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
EG 0 #406 7 6,387
ZA 0 #413 35 14,421
RU Girls 0 #423 76 11,913
IR Girls 0 #429 102 8,334
IT 0 #449 290 4,183
AR Boys 0 #450 18 7,628
GT Boys 0 #456 19 7,625
IQ Girls 0 #459 46 11,303
PA Boys 0 #462 20 9,305
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
KW Girls 0 #467 49 19,177
CM Girls 0 #472 69 11,671
AE Girls 0 #489 65 20,968
ZA Girls 0 #495 953 25,928
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
HK Boys 0 #507 21 12,905
CM Boys 0 #538 13 12,054
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
LB 0 #639 20 13,263
CL Boys 0 #647 19 13,390
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
BR Boys 0 #686 66 12,213
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SY 0 #705 24 11,684
NG Girls 0 #720 67 15,093
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
TN 0 #765 65 13,765
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
SA Girls 0 #849 87 25,931
PE Boys 0 #851 28 14,506
CO Boys 0 #876 45 15,656
United States Boys 2024 #877 16 7,044
EG Girls 0 #886 74 14,742
Spain Boys 0 #899 32 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
MX Boys 0 #921 62 16,355
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
IN Boys 0 #990 12 16,750
DZ 0 #1,004 173 20,130
MA 0 #1,050 79 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,055 57 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
TR 0 #1,123 89 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,143 36 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,319 153 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Iris is popular in 91 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
NL
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Iris

Iris is predominantly a girl's name.
Iris is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈaɪrɪs/ (EYE-ris).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Íris, Irisz, Irys, Irida and Irisa.
Yes, very popular — Iris ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Iris ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Iris's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #138 in 2011 to #18 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Iris are in our database, including Iris Berben (Actor), Iris Apatow (Actor), Iris Adrian (Actor).
Yes — at least 4 celebrity couples have chosen Iris for their child, including Sadie Frost and Jude Law.