Iyris
A girl's name of Greek origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Iyris peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Iyris has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Iyris is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Iyris is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a creative spelling of Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, from Greek iris meaning 'rainbow.' The y spelling gives this mythological nature name a contemporary edge.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Iyris belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Iyris’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Iyris has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2023.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #16125 | — |
The Story of Iyris
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Iyris is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Iyris are most likely born between 2023 and 2023.
How rare is Iyris?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Iyris is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2023, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2023–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #16125 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2023–2023