Names Starting With I
GirlGreek#52 in 2025
Iris
Iris is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “Rainbow, messenger of the gods.” It ranked #52 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
EYE-ris
Meaning & Origin
The name Iris means “Rainbow, messenger of the gods.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Greek goddess of the rainbow, messenger between gods and humanity. Also a beautiful flower and the colored part of the eye. Multi-layered symbolism.
Popularity Over Time
#722021
#652022
#602023
#552024
#522025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #52 |
| 2024 | #55 |
| 2023 | #60 |
| 2022 | #65 |
| 2021 | #72 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Iris
- Iris Murdoch
- Iris Apfel
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