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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rainbow; also the name of the Greek goddess/messenger of the rainbow, and the flower named after her
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ris
Iris comes from Greek, where it was the name of the goddess who personified and served as messenger of the rainbow — the flower iris takes its name from her too. It's pronounced EYE-ris (/ˈaɪrɪs), a short, clear name with a nature-drawn, wandering feel to it. At its root, it simply means rainbow.
Meaning & Origin of Iris
Meaning: Rainbow; also the name of the Greek goddess/messenger of the rainbow, and the flower named after her.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Iris
EYE-risIPA /ˈaɪrɪs/
Popularity of Iris
In 2024, Iris reached #71 on the Social Security Administration's list with 3,124 babies given the name — the highest point it has reached since the SSA's data begins in 1880.
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FAQ
What does the name Iris mean?
Rainbow; also the name of the Greek goddess/messenger of the rainbow, and the flower named after her. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iris?
Iris is pronounced EYE-ris (IPA: /ˈaɪrɪs/).
Is Iris a popular name right now?
Iris is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #71 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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