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Irys

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Pronounced EYE-ris /ˈaɪ.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Iris — from Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (also the iris flower and the messenger goddess of the rainbow)Low

In 30 seconds: A rainbow; the iris flower: Irys spells Iris — 'a rainbow'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EYE-ris').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Iris — from Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (also the iris flower and the messenger goddess of the rainbow)
U.S. rank (2025)#6204 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119952025

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

Irys is a spelling of Iris — from Greek iris, 'a rainbow' — the name of the iris flower and the Greek messenger goddess of the rainbow. The -ys styling personalizes it. A lyrical, classic name (said 'EYE-ris'; nickname Iri).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-rainbow at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Iris means 'a rainbow' in Greek (also the iris flower and the messenger goddess of the rainbow) — Irys is a modern spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'EYE-ris').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Iris — Greek etymology

Variations

IrisIriszIridessa

Nicknames

Iri

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Iris— the standard spelling
Iridessa— a kin Iri- girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irys mean?

Irys spells Iris — Greek 'a rainbow' (and the iris flower).

How do you pronounce Irys?

It's said EYE-ris /ˈaɪ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Irys a boy or girl name?

Irys is a girl's name.

How popular is Irys?

Irys is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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