Iris

Meaning of Iris

Iris means "rainbow." In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, who acted as a messenger between the gods and humans.

Iris has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Iris

Iris is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #61 in 2025 from #414 in 2000.

Notable people named Iris

• Iris Apfel
  American businesswoman and fashion icon
• Iris DeMent
  American singer and songwriter
• Iris Murdoch
  British novelist and philosopher
• Iris Johansen
  American author
• Iris Chang
  American historian and writer

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Questions about the name Iris

What does the name Iris mean?

Iris means iris means "rainbow." in greek mythology, iris was the goddess of the rainbow, who acted as a messenger between the gods and humans, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Iris a boy's or a girl's name?

Iris is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Iris?

In 2025, Iris ranked #61 for girls, up from #71 the year before.

When was Iris most popular?

Iris peaked at #61 in 2025.