| Gender | 👩 Girl |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \i-ris\ |
| Number of People | 👶 85,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 313 |
| Numerology | 🔢 10 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Greek |
Iris is a name that comes from ancient Greek and means "she who has beautiful colors" or “the one that is of beautiful colors”. This was the name given to the goddess of the "rainbow". It was believed that she connected the gods with the inhabitants of the Greek town and, when she appeared, it was to bring good news.
This name is a Female name which is originally Greek. The name Iris became in use since 1500s. Iris has been popular in English-speaking countries. This is directly derived from the word “ Iris “ which is also Greek. In Greek methodology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, the messenger for Zeus, and also Hera who rode the rainbow as a multicolored bridge that is related to the bridge of heaven. Also, this name is the symbol of power and majesty.
Popularity
The name Iris was the 77th most commonly given feminine name in English-speaking countries and England and Wales. In the year 2020, this name was the 127th most popular name given to babies born in the United States. Also, this name was one of the most popular names in Sweden during the last decade. Also, this name is very nationally, regionally, and culturally popular.
This name has e experienced a steady rise in popularity during the last 2 decades. The brilliant period for this name is related to the year 2020 because, at that time, this name was near its peak in popularity. Iris ranks as No. 127 most popular name for baby girls. The year 2000, was the time of starting to be more popular than ever. In other words, the given name has gradually increased in popularity each year after that year.
This popularity gain might be related to celebrities who are names Iris or select the name Iris as their baby’s name.
Personality
If you are named Iris, your heart desires to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. You might decide easily and it only takes a few minutes to decide what kind of character a person has! You are suitable in the situation where other people do not appreciate your kind deeds.
Iris’ lucky colors are yellows, ocher, bronze, gold, and orange. The lucky day of this name is Sunday and also lucky gems are Yellow diamond, amber, and topaz. And for the lucky botanicals, we can mention Borage, chamomile, eyebright, lavender, and thyme.
Famous people named Iris
Iris Murdochlrish who is a novelist | Irish Leulla who is a singer | Iris Adrian who is an American actress | and Iris Gower who is a Welsh novelist.
They have influenced this name’s popularity positively.
Diminutives and variations of the name Iris
Iris is a short name that doesn't have many variations or diminutives. However, among the best known we can indicate the following:
Irisa, Íride, Iridis
The name Iris in other languages
This name is written and pronounced almost the same in most languages. However, we will show you how it is written in some more distant languages:
Hebrew: קַשׁתִית
Russian: Ирис
Japanese: 虹彩
Arabic: قزحية
Greek: Ίρις
Chinese: 鳶尾花
Saint Iris Day
According to the Gregorian saints, September 4 is the celebration of Saint Iris. Saint Iris of Gerapolis was one of the four daughters of Saint Philip, who appears in the holy scriptures, specifically, in the book of Acts 21:9.
Numerology of the name Iris
According to numerology, 6 is the lucky number for Iris. This digit is related to people who have a lot of charisma and energy.
Similar names to Iris
As it is illustrated by the text, the name Iris is not a rare one and some families care about other people named Iris, so if you want to select a rare name or similar names to Iris, here we have a list of possible similar names.
Ivy | Alice | Isla | Astrid | Edith | Lily | Juniper | Violet | Beatrice | Maeve | Ingrid | Isadora
The names mentioned above can be also good choices for Iris’ siblings.
In conclusion, you can select this name for your beloved baby girl, as this name is more suitable for girls.
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Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Because of that also the colored part of the eye is called 'iris'. And of course the beautiful Iris flower. Arco iris is the Spanish expression for raqinbow. Irisation also comes from 'iris' and describes a colorful shimmering... I think Iris is a most beautiful name and I love it! I'm proud of being called Iris! :-)
My name is iris and i'm now 17 i really like my name
Up until last week we thought we'd decided on Iris. I like it but I also think it sounds a bit too "classic" for my taste.
The name Iris can also mean rainbow, which I think is much cooler meaning than flower.
i like how its pronounced in spanish. ee-dis