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Irina

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Pronounced ih-REE-nuh /ɪ.ˈɹi.nə/Medium

Meaning: The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the Greek goddess of peace.Medium

In 30 seconds: Irina is the Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from the Greek 'eirene', meaning 'peace'.
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Origin MediumGreek, Russian
MeaningThe Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the Greek goddess of peace.
U.S. rank (2025)#1636 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births127 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,424

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419442025

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

The name descends from the Greek 'eirene', meaning 'peace', which was also the name of the Greek goddess of peace. Irina is its Russian and broader Slavic form and is widely used across Eastern Europe. Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, born in 1986, is among its well-known bearers.

Related forms include Irena, Arina, and the original Greek Eirene. The rolling three syllables give it a graceful, classic sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Irina is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Irina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ArinaIrenaIrineEireneIrene

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Irina Shayk (born 1986)
    Russian supermodel who has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and walked for major fashion houses.

If you like Irina…

Irene— the name Irina is the Russian and Slavic form of
Arina— a listed Russian variation of the same name
Alyna— lands in the same popularity range
Yelena— another Russian name
Polina— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irina mean?

Irina is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Russian tradition.

How do you pronounce Irina?

It's commonly said ih-REE-nuh /ɪ.ˈɹi.nə/.

Is Irina a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Irina?

In 2024, Irina ranked #1567 in the U.S. for girls, with 135 births recorded.

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