Airis

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Pronounced AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Iris ('rainbow', Greek) and an echo of the word air; used here for boys; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Iris/'air' echo: Airis. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Iris ('rainbow', Greek) and an echo of the word air; used here for boys; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7239 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Airis is a modern name, variously a spelling of Iris ('rainbow', Greek) and an echo of the word air (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name, used here for boys (said 'AIR-iss').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Airis is a modern name, variously a spelling of Iris ('rainbow', Greek) and an echo of the word air — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AIR-iss').

Overall data confidence 32%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

IrisAyrisAirus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Airis mean?

Airis is a modern name, variously a spelling of Iris ('rainbow') and an echo of 'air'; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Airis?

It's said AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Airis a boy or girl name?

Airis is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Airis?

Airis is a very rare name in the U.S.