Iris

Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings

Names Ending in SFour Letter NamesTwo Syllable Names
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How to pronounce the name Iris
Pronunciation guide for Iris
ARPA
AY1 R AH0 S
IPA
ˈaɪrɪs

Pronunciation Breakdown

Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Iris

Syllables (2)

AY1 R AH0 S

Bold syllables indicate primary stress

Sound Breakdown

AY1
hide (aɪ)
R
read (r)
AH0
hut (ʌ)
S
sea (s)

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

ˈaɪrɪs

Standard international representation

Pronunciation Tips

• Iris has 2 syllables. Take your time with each part.

• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.

Name Statistics
Key metrics and characteristics of Iris

Structure

Character Count
4
Syllable Count
2
Vowel Ratio
50%
Name Family
iris

Usability

Pronunciation Difficulty2/10

Easy to pronounce

International Friendliness10/10

Works well across languages

DNA profile of the name Iris
Unique character and personality of the name Iris

Name Personality

The Classic
Classic
Timeless
Strong

Key Characteristics

Length
Short

Concise and memorable

Rhythm
Flowing

Balanced rhythm

Sound
Balanced

Mix of vowels and consonants

Ease
Simple

Easy for most speakers

Global
Universal

Works across cultures

Heritage
iris

Part of this name family

Letter Frequency

i×2
r×1
s×1

Most frequent letters in Iris

Visual Pattern

Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants

Name Statistics

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Syllables
2 syllables
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Ease of Pronunciation
Very Easy
2/10 difficulty
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International Friendliness
Excellent
10/10 global ease
Pronunciation Difficulty Comparison

How does Iris compare to the average name?

Iris2/10 😊
2.0
Average Name5.0/10
5.0

Iris is easier than average by 3.0 points.

Difficulty Scale:

Very Easy (0–2)← Iris
Easy (2–4)
Moderate (4–6)
Challenging (6–8)
Difficult (9–11)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Name Family

Names related to Iris (root: iris)

Current Name

Iris

Related Names (15)

Short variations:

Irisa
Iri
Iria
Irian
Iric
Irick
Irida
Iride

Medium variations:

Irisha
Iriska
Irissa
Iristine
Iriana
Irianna
Iridenta

Iris belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.

What does the name Iris mean?
The meaning and origin of Iris
English

noun 1. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

English

noun 2. muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye

English

noun 3. diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening

Meaning Theme
The emotional tone and themes in Iris's meanings

Primary Theme

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Natural

Inspired by nature, elements, or the natural world

Theme Distribution

Natural
3

Key Themes

iris\n
bearing\n
bright-colored
flowers
{iris},
lily}]\n
light
{iris
Name Numerology
Numerological analysis and letter patterns for Iris

Life Path Number

1
The Leader

Natural leaders who forge their own path with determination and courage.

Independent
Ambitious
Pioneering
Confident

Most Common Letters

i×2
r×1
s×1

Sound Composition

Vowels
2(50%)
Consonants
2(50%)

Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong

Numerology Breakdown

i9
r9
i9
s1

Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.

Notable People Named Iris
Famous individuals named Iris
👤

Iris Evans

Canadian politician

Born: 1941

👤

Iris Chang

Chinese-American journalist and author of historical books (1968–2004)

Born: 1968

👤

Iris Krasnow

American writer

Born: 1954

👤

Iris Komar

East German swimmer

Born: 1990

👤

Iris Hensley

American choreographer

Born: 1934

👤

Iris Cantor

philanthropist

Born: 1931

Where is Iris popular?
Countries where Iris ranks in the top baby names
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2019-2019
girl
#22
🌍
1916-1916
girl
#32
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1916-1916
girl
#32
🌍
1916-1916
girl
#32
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2018-2018
girl
#34
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1915-1915
girl
#34
🌍
1917-1917
girl
#34
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1922-1922
girl
#34
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1915-1915
girl
#34
🌍
1917-1917
girl
#34
Showing top 10 of 134 countries
How popular is the name Iris?
Popularity rankings for Iris around the world
CountryGenderRankYears
Austriagirl#571990-1990
Belgiumgirl#982018-2018
Bosnia and Herzegovinagirl#772018-2018
Canadagirl#761935-1935
Croatiagirl#772009-2009
Francegirl#342018-2018
Italygirl#872018-2018
Netherlandsgirl#992019-2019
New Zealandgirl#821900-1900
New Zealandgirl#711901-1901
New Zealandgirl#651902-1902
New Zealandgirl#661903-1903
New Zealandgirl#541904-1904
New Zealandgirl#541905-1905
New Zealandgirl#461906-1906
New Zealandgirl#511907-1907
New Zealandgirl#431908-1908
New Zealandgirl#401909-1909
New Zealandgirl#371910-1910
New Zealandgirl#421911-1911
New Zealandgirl#481912-1912
New Zealandgirl#371913-1913
New Zealandgirl#421914-1914
New Zealandgirl#341915-1915
New Zealandgirl#321916-1916
New Zealandgirl#341917-1917
New Zealandgirl#351918-1918
New Zealandgirl#521919-1919
New Zealandgirl#391920-1920
New Zealandgirl#501921-1921
New Zealandgirl#341922-1922
New Zealandgirl#481923-1923
New Zealandgirl#561924-1924
New Zealandgirl#471925-1925
New Zealandgirl#421926-1926
New Zealandgirl#441927-1927
New Zealandgirl#651928-1928
New Zealandgirl#611929-1929
New Zealandgirl#631930-1930
New Zealandgirl#691931-1931
New Zealandgirl#651932-1932
New Zealandgirl#771933-1933
New Zealandgirl#861934-1934
New Zealandgirl#931935-1935
New Zealandgirl#891937-1937
New Zealandgirl#1002020-2020
New Zealandgirl#862023-2023
New Zealandgirl#932024-2024
New Zealandgirl#821900-1900
New Zealandgirl#711901-1901
New Zealandgirl#651902-1902
New Zealandgirl#661903-1903
New Zealandgirl#541904-1904
New Zealandgirl#541905-1905
New Zealandgirl#461906-1906
New Zealandgirl#511907-1907
New Zealandgirl#431908-1908
New Zealandgirl#401909-1909
New Zealandgirl#371910-1910
New Zealandgirl#421911-1911
New Zealandgirl#481912-1912
New Zealandgirl#371913-1913
New Zealandgirl#421914-1914
New Zealandgirl#341915-1915
New Zealandgirl#321916-1916
New Zealandgirl#341917-1917
New Zealandgirl#351918-1918
New Zealandgirl#521919-1919
New Zealandgirl#391920-1920
New Zealandgirl#501921-1921
New Zealandgirl#341922-1922
New Zealandgirl#481923-1923
New Zealandgirl#561924-1924
New Zealandgirl#471925-1925
New Zealandgirl#421926-1926
New Zealandgirl#441927-1927
New Zealandgirl#651928-1928
New Zealandgirl#611929-1929
New Zealandgirl#631930-1930
New Zealandgirl#691931-1931
New Zealandgirl#651932-1932
New Zealandgirl#771933-1933
New Zealandgirl#861934-1934
New Zealandgirl#931935-1935
New Zealandgirl#891937-1937
New Zealandgirl#1002020-2020
New Zealandgirl#862023-2023
New Zealandgirl#932024-2024
New Zealandgirl#821900-1900
New Zealandgirl#711901-1901
New Zealandgirl#651902-1902
New Zealandgirl#661903-1903
New Zealandgirl#541904-1904
New Zealandgirl#541905-1905
New Zealandgirl#461906-1906
New Zealandgirl#511907-1907
New Zealandgirl#431908-1908
New Zealandgirl#401909-1909
New Zealandgirl#371910-1910
New Zealandgirl#421911-1911
New Zealandgirl#481912-1912
New Zealandgirl#371913-1913
New Zealandgirl#421914-1914
New Zealandgirl#341915-1915
New Zealandgirl#321916-1916
New Zealandgirl#341917-1917
New Zealandgirl#351918-1918
New Zealandgirl#521919-1919
New Zealandgirl#391920-1920
New Zealandgirl#501921-1921
New Zealandgirl#341922-1922
New Zealandgirl#481923-1923
New Zealandgirl#561924-1924
New Zealandgirl#471925-1925
New Zealandgirl#421926-1926
New Zealandgirl#441927-1927
New Zealandgirl#651928-1928
New Zealandgirl#611929-1929
New Zealandgirl#631930-1930
New Zealandgirl#691931-1931
New Zealandgirl#651932-1932
New Zealandgirl#771933-1933
New Zealandgirl#861934-1934
New Zealandgirl#931935-1935
New Zealandgirl#891937-1937
New Zealandgirl#1002020-2020
New Zealandgirl#862023-2023
New Zealandgirl#932024-2024
Portugalgirl#942012-2012
Sloveniagirl#712018-2018
Spaingirl#732018-2018
Swedengirl#222019-2019
United Kingdomgirl#822018-2018
United Statesgirl#1382018-2018
Country Comparison
How Iris ranks across different countries

Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)

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What words rhyme with the name Iris?
Rhyming words for Iris
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cyrus
cytomegalovirus
desirous
retrovirus
virus

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Iris?
IPA: /ˈaɪrɪs/ ARPA: AY1 R AH0 S This name is very easy to pronounce.
How many syllables are in Iris?
Iris has 2 syllables.
Is Iris easy to pronounce?
Yes, Iris is very easy to pronounce. It has simple, common sounds that most people can say without difficulty.
Is Iris easy to pronounce internationally?
Yes, Iris is extremely international-friendly (10/10). It uses sounds that are common across many languages and cultures, making it easy for people worldwide to pronounce.
Who are some famous people named Iris?
There are 100 notable people named Iris. This name has significant cultural presence and recognition.
What names are similar to Iris?
Names similar to Iris include: Irisa, Irisha, Iriska, Irissa, Iristine. These names share similar sounds or roots.
Is Iris a good baby name?
Iris makes an excellent baby name! It's easy to pronounce and internationally friendly, making it a great choice for parents looking for these qualities in a name.
Is Iris a boy or girl name?
Iris can be used for any gender, though usage varies by culture and region. Check the rankings section to see gender distribution patterns.
How do you spell Iris?
The name is spelled I-r-i-s. Common spelling variations include: Irisa, Irisha, Iriska.
What does the name Iris mean?
The name Iris has multiple meaningful interpretations. Primary meanings include "iris n 1: plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals [syn: {iris}, {flag}, {fleur-de-lis}, {sword lily}] 2: muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye 3: diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening [syn: {iris}, {iris diaphragm}]" and "iris /iʀi/ iris". This name carries significant cultural and historical weight, reflecting the traditions and values of the cultures from which it originates. The meaning of a name often influences how it is perceived and can hold special significance for families choosing this name for their child.
What middle names go well with Iris?
Middle names that pair well with Iris include: Elizabeth, Alexander, Benjamin. Consider the flow and rhythm when saying the full name aloud. Names with different syllable counts often create a pleasant cadence.
What sibling names pair well with Iris?
Sibling names that pair well with Iris include: Irisa, Irisha, Iriska, Irissa. These names share similar origins, sounds, or cultural backgrounds, creating a cohesive family naming theme.
Will teachers be able to pronounce Iris?
Yes, Iris is very straightforward to pronounce. Teachers and other adults will have no difficulty with this name. It uses common sound patterns that are familiar to most English speakers.
What culture is the name Iris from?
Iris has a multicultural heritage, with potential roots in multiple linguistic and cultural traditions. Many names have complex etymological paths, being borrowed, adapted, and adopted across different cultures throughout history. This cultural journey often enriches the name with multiple layers of meaning and significance, reflecting the interconnected nature of human societies and their naming traditions.
Is Iris suitable for a professional career?
Iris is well-suited for professional contexts. It's easy to pronounce in professional settings and internationally friendly for global careers. Names that are easy to say, spell, and remember often have advantages in career settings, though ultimately competence matters far more than name choice.
Is Iris a long or short name?
Iris is a short name with 4 letters (2 syllables). Short names are practical and easy to use in everyday contexts. They rarely need nicknames.
What are common misspellings of Iris?
Common spelling variations of Iris include: Irisa, Irisha, Iriska. Always verify the correct spelling with the parent.
What's the difference between Iris and Irisa?
Iris and Irisa are related names that share similar origins or sounds. Iris is spelled Iris while Irisa is spelled Irisa. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference, cultural background, or family tradition.