Gender: Girl
Meaning: Rainbow, messenger
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #71 in 2024 with 3,124 babies born.
History: In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger between gods and humans. The iris flower and the colored part of the eye are named for her. The name has been revived in the 21st century.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Iris? About 1 in 1,060 babies born in 2024 were named Iris, or roughly 8.6 per day in the United States.
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