Name Iris
Iris is a feminine name with Greek, French origins. It is considered a ubiquitous name that has remained stable in popularity recently.
Meaning of the name Iris
Origins and Core Meaning
Rainbow (Greek mythology)Fleur-de-lis (French heraldry)Messenger of the gods.
Detailed Insights on Iris
Origins
Greek (mythology, goddess) - Roman (mythology, goddess) - It also carries influences from French.
Symbolic Representation
The name Iris symbolizes:
- Communication
- Friendship
- Iris flower (endurance, hope)
Personality Traits
Iris is often associated with the emotions of:
- Hope
- Faith
- Peace
- Joy
Key Personality Traits
Personal Meanings of the Name Iris
Iris Overview & Analysis
Gender statistics
Iris is predominantly a girl's name with a strong feminine identity. Among 97,982 people named Iris, 97,969 are female and 13 are male resulting in a 99.987% female distribution. This pronounced gender imbalance underscores the name Iris's strong feminine identity.
Data Explanation
This data is sourced from actual birth records, ensuring that the statistics provided are accurate reflections of real naming trends. The percentage has been rounded up for easier readability, but the underlying figures are grounded in factual data, not estimates. This ensures that the information is both reliable and user-friendly, giving a clear and truthful picture of the name Iris's gender association.
Popularity
Iris classified as an ubiquitous name and ranks 696 in the Namedary database. It has remained stable over time, and remained stable recently. The chance of meeting someone named Iris is nearly 0.03%, or about one in 3,000+ people.
Based on the latest data from 2021 (498), 2022 (401), 2023 (480), Iris's year-to-year percentage change in popularity is 13.14%. The name Iris was most popular in 2022, making up 0.1% of baby names (or about one in 900+ babies), and reached its lowest point in 1910 with a usage rate of 0.003%.
Country-Specific Prevalence
| Flag | Country | Rank | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 382 | 0.07% | |
| United Kingdom | 404 | 0.04% | |
| United States | 717 | 0.03% | |
| Canada | 1,130 | 0.01% | |
| Australia | 1,160 | 0.003% |
People named Iris are predominantly found in New Zealand (NZ), where it constitutes 0.07% of the total population.
Data Source
The data in this section was gathered from a variety of sources, including:
- United States: Social Security Administration (https://www.ssa.gov/)
- Canada: Government of Ontario (https://data.ontario.ca/). Alberta’s top baby names (https://www.alberta.ca/). B.C.'s Most Popular Baby Names (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/)
- United Kingdom: Office for National Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/)
- Australia: Government of South Australia (https://data.sa.gov.au/). Government of New South Wales (https://www.nsw.gov.au/). Northern Territory Government (https://nt.gov.au/)
- New Zealand: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (https://www.data.govt.nz/)
- Supplemental Sources: To enrich our data-driven approach, we supplement our primary sources with information from credible websites, academic publications, and expert opinions. This ensures that we provide a well-rounded perspective on baby names.
To enhance readability, percentages are rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
Additional Information on Iris
Pronunciation and Phonetics
- Name
- Iris
- Pronunciation
- ahy-ris
- EE-r-ee-s
- ayrıa
- Iris
- i-ris
- IPA Notation
- ajˈɹʌs
- Syllable
- Stressed:I-ris
- Syllable Count:2 Syllables
Chinese Translation of the Name Iris
- Translation
- 伊丽丝
- Pronunce
- (PinYin) : yī lì sī
- Feng Shui
- 伊Earth丽Fire丝Metal
Iris in Numerology
| I | R | I | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 1 |
Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):
Iris's Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 9
- While remaining authentic, you are drawn to contributing to causes that hold deep significance.
- You yearn to become a humanitarian, dedicated to making the world a better place.
- You seek to utilize every opportunity to promote peace, unity, understanding, forgiveness, and universal love.
Iris's Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 10
- You exude a heightened sense of humor; slightly lighthearted, yet serious.
- Avoid misplaced jokes and superficial banter.
- Adapt to diverse life scenarios.
- Strive for greater resolve to fulfill life's commitments, maintaining a balance between seriousness and lightheartedness.
Iris's Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 1
- You possess the willpower, strength, determination, creativity, discipline, and independence to rise to a leadership position.
- You have the ability to master your destiny and life path. You thrive in positions of power and maintain strong independence.
Famous People Named Iris
- Iris Apfel (fashion icon)
- Iris Murdoch (author)
- Iris Chang (writer)
- Iris Mittenaere (Miss Universe 2016)
User-Submitted Information about Iris
Help_me11333
The name Iris has a usage of Roman Mythology. So, I think that the usage of Roman Mythology should be added to the "Usages" section.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_(mythology) (Messenger of the gods)Lunagod818
Also Albanian: https://instatemra.shinyapps.io/emra/
S_ukmyn_ts
Also Croatian: https://actacroatica.com/en/name/Iris/ [noted -ed]
Conclusion
The name Iris evokes a sense of hope, joy, and connection. It is a beautifuland meaningful name that is sure to bring happiness to its bearer.
Prismwillow
Such a pretty and interesting name. I'm always so surprised when I see a lot of "flower names" on here that are "rare use". I think a lot of them are so pretty. My best friend's favorite flower is the Iris (:
Emocole1
I didn't think that a name could bring so much hate- daammn... Well, where I live we don't say it like "ee ris" or "eye ris" instead we say "ee rish" and personally I really like the name, but I'm a bit biased since it is my name :) and also I'd like to clarify some of the people in the comments, I am not a hooker, addicted, child molester or any of those things. Names have NOTHING to do with your personality! Yeah... Who would've imagined, right?
Thirdrock
Beautiful name. I've named my daughter Iris Hermione and it really suits her. It's an old lady chic name and a really refreshing flower name compared to the boring and childish Lily, Poppy and Daisy which are really popular here in Uk.