Girl name guide

Iris name meaning, origin and style

Iris is a Greek name commonly associated with rainbow.

Origin

Greek

Meaning

rainbow

Say it

EYE-ris

Choosing Iris

A vivid mythological and botanical name with a crisp, colourful image.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.