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Irish

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Pronounced EYE-rish /ˈaɪ.rɪʃ/High

Meaning: The English word Irish, 'of Ireland; the people of Ireland,' used as a given name -- a usage seen especially in the Philippines. A word-name of heritage and place.Low

In 30 seconds: A word-name of place: Irish means 'of Ireland' (said 'EYE-rish'). Bright and distinctive.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word Irish, 'of Ireland; the people of Ireland,' used as a given name -- a usage seen especially in the Philippines. A word-name of heritage and place.
U.S. rank (2023)#10638 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,447

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019242023

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

Irish, the English word 'of Ireland,' is used as a girl's given name, notably in the Philippines. It reads bright and distinctive, a word-name of place and heritage -- extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'EYE-rish').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, place-based, and distinctive.

Did you know? Irish is simply the English word for the people of Ireland, taken up as a given name -- a usage seen especially in the Philippines (said 'EYE-rish').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Irish — English word 'of Ireland'; given-name use

Variations

IrishaIrishErish

Nicknames

IriRish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irish mean?

Irish is the English word for the people of Ireland, used as a given name (especially in the Philippines).

How do you pronounce Irish?

It's said EYE-rish /ˈaɪ.rɪʃ/ -- 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Irish a boy or girl name?

Irish is a girl's name.

How popular is Irish?

Irish is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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