Irisa

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Pronounced ih-REE-suh /ɪˈriː.sə/Medium

Meaning: Irisa extends Iris, the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the name of the goddess who carried messages between gods and mortals. The -a ending gives it a Slavic and Romance flavour; the exact route into English use is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rainbow with an extra syllable: Irisa builds on Iris, the Greek rainbow and messenger goddess (said 'ih-REE-suh').

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Origin LowGreek, Slavic

MeaningIrisa extends Iris, the Greek word for 'rainbow' and the name of the goddess who carried messages between gods and mortals. The -a ending gives it a Slavic and Romance flavour; the exact route into English use is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14105 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 186

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

Irisa lengthens Iris — Greek for 'rainbow' and the name of the winged messenger of the gods — with a vowel ending common in Slavic and Romance naming. It appears sparingly in English-speaking use and its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ih-REE-suh').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Bright, flowing, and mythic.

Did you know? In Greek myth, Iris ran messages between Olympus and earth along the arc of the rainbow. Irisa keeps that shimmer and adds a soft Slavic ending — a route that is not fully documented, which we note (said 'ih-REE-suh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Irisa — Elaboration of Iris (Greek 'rainbow'); Slavic-flavoured ending

Variations

IrisIrissaIrisha

Nicknames

IriIrisRisa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irisa mean?

Irisa builds on Iris, Greek for 'rainbow' and the name of the messenger goddess. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Irisa?

It's said ih-REE-suh /ɪˈriː.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Irisa a boy or girl name?

Irisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Irisa?

Irisa is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.