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Irie

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Pronounced EYE-ree /ˈaɪ.ɹi/Medium

Meaning: From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Irie comes from Jamaican Patois, where it means good, fine, or a positive, harmonious feeling.
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Origin MediumJamaican Patois, African American
MeaningFrom Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.
U.S. rank (2025)#2009 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,754

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519192025

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

Irie is rooted in Jamaican Patois, where it describes a state of being good, at ease, and in harmony. Closely linked to Rastafarian and reggae culture, it expresses contentment and positive vibes more than any single literal meaning. As a name it carries that whole sense of feeling right with the world.

The variant Irié simply marks the same word with an accent. Its bright, upbeat sound matches the good feeling it names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Irie is 'all right, cool, good, great, merry, nice', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Irie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Irié

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irie mean?

Irie is usually explained as meaning 'all right, cool, good, great, merry, nice' and is most often linked with Jamaican Patois tradition.

How do you pronounce Irie?

It's commonly said EYE-ree /ˈaɪ.ɹi/.

Is Irie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Irie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Irie?

In 2024, Irie ranked #1646 in the U.S. for girls, with 125 births recorded.

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