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Idris

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Pronounced ID-riss /ˈɪd.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: Idris is the name of a prophet in Islam, traditionally identified with Enoch; it is also a Welsh name, 'ardent lord; impulsive lord' (as in Cadair Idris). It is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as with Idris Elba); used here for a girl, a lean we flag plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of deep roots: Idris is a prophet in Islam and Welsh for 'ardent lord' -- overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag (said 'ID-riss').
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Origin MediumArabic, Welsh
MeaningIdris is the name of a prophet in Islam, traditionally identified with Enoch; it is also a Welsh name, 'ardent lord; impulsive lord' (as in Cadair Idris). It is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as with Idris Elba); used here for a girl, a lean we flag plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#12636 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319202023

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

Idris is honored in Islam as a prophet, traditionally linked with Enoch, and stands separately as a Welsh name, 'ardent lord.' It is overwhelmingly a boy's name -- here it is recorded for a girl, a lean we note plainly. Extremely rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'ID-riss').

Newly recorded for girls and extremely rare, against heavier boys' use. Rare, storied, and strong.

Did you know? Idris names a prophet in Islam (identified with Enoch) and is also Welsh for 'ardent lord' (as in the peak Cadair Idris); it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, as with actor Idris Elba -- used here for a girl, which we flag plainly (said 'ID-riss').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Idris — Islamic prophet (Enoch) + Welsh 'ardent lord'; strongly boy-leaning

Variations

IdrissIdreesIdrys

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idris mean?

Idris names a prophet in Islam (linked to Enoch) and is Welsh for 'ardent lord.' It is overwhelmingly a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Idris?

It's said ID-riss /ˈɪd.rɪs/ -- 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Idris a boy or girl name?

Idris is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as with Idris Elba); here it is recorded for a girl, which we flag plainly.

How popular is Idris?

Idris is very rare for girls in the U.S. and far more common for boys.

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