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Ayris

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Pronounced EYE-ris /ˈaɪ.rɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Iris — from Greek, 'rainbow' (and the goddess Iris, messenger of the gods, plus the iris flower); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rainbow: Ayris spells Iris. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Iris — from Greek, 'rainbow' (and the goddess Iris, messenger of the gods, plus the iris flower); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9532 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052025

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

Ayris is a spelling of Iris — from Greek, 'rainbow' (also the goddess Iris, messenger of the gods, and the iris flower; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EYE-ris').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, rainbow at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Iris means 'rainbow' in Greek (also the goddess Iris, messenger of the gods, and the iris flower) — Ayris is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EYE-ris').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Iris — routes layered

Variations

IrisAyrissEiris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayris mean?

Ayris spells Iris — Greek 'rainbow' (also the goddess Iris and the flower); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ayris?

It's said EYE-ris /ˈaɪ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ayris a boy or girl name?

Ayris is a girl's name.

How popular is Ayris?

Ayris is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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