US Popularity:160
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Rainbow
Iris is a girl’s name of Greek origin. Meaning "rainbow," this moniker is a vibrant choice for the little one who'll add a whole lot of color to your life. In Greek mythology, Iris was the title given to the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the Olympian gods, who was often depicted with golden wings. Her name inspired an English word that describes a genus of flowering plants and the colored portion of the eye. In each case, no two are the same, so Iris can encourage your tiny tot to embrace all the things that make them unique. You might also appreciate Iris as a name that can be interpreted in many different ways, like The Bump community member waterfly, who says, "It's our current top pick for our soon-to-be daughter. We liked the multiple meanings and that if she ever asks if she's named "after" a flower, we can tell her that she shares a name with many beautiful things, one of which happens to be a flower."

Common Nicknames for Iris

Thought Iris couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Iris?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Iris is currently #155 on The Bump
Girl:Iris is currently #110 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Iris is currently #160 in U.S. births
Girl:Iris is currently #61 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#61
in 2025
+ 10
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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