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Iryna

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Pronounced ih-REE-nuh /ɪˈriː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Iryna is the standard Ukrainian form of Irene, from Greek eirene, 'peace.' Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace, and the name passed through early Christian use into the Slavic languages, where it has long been among the most familiar women's names.Medium

In 30 seconds: A peace name: Iryna is the Ukrainian form of Irene, from Greek eirene, 'peace' (said 'ih-REE-nuh').
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Origin MediumUkrainian, Greek
MeaningIryna is the standard Ukrainian form of Irene, from Greek eirene, 'peace.' Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace, and the name passed through early Christian use into the Slavic languages, where it has long been among the most familiar women's names.
U.S. rank (2023)#16104 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420142023

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

Iryna is the Ukrainian spelling of Irene, which comes from Greek eirene, 'peace.' Eirene was one of the Horai, the Greek goddesses of the seasons and of order, and the name was carried by early Christian saints, which spread it widely through the eastern churches. In Ukraine it has been one of the steadiest women's names for generations, and it arrives in English intact (said 'ih-REE-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, thoroughly established in Ukraine.

Did you know? Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace, and her name travelled through early Christianity into Slavic use - where Ukrainian gives it the spelling Iryna.
Overall data confidence 62%
References - Iryna — Ukrainian Iryna = Irene; Greek eirene 'peace'; goddess Eirene

Variations

IreneIrinaIryn

Nicknames

IraRina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iryna mean?

Iryna is the Ukrainian form of Irene, from Greek eirene meaning 'peace' - a long-established Ukrainian name.

How do you pronounce Iryna?

It's said ih-REE-nuh /ɪˈriː.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iryna a boy or girl name?

Iryna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Iryna?

Iryna is extremely rare in the U.S.

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