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Yris

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Pronounced EE-rees /ˈiː.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish-language spelling of Iris, from Greek iris, 'rainbow' — the name of the rainbow goddess and messenger of the gods, and of the flower named for her colors. The Y- spelling is a Hispanic variant, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A rainbow with a Spanish spelling: Yris is Iris — Greek for 'rainbow' (said 'EE-rees').
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish-language spelling of Iris, from Greek iris, 'rainbow' — the name of the rainbow goddess and messenger of the gods, and of the flower named for her colors. The Y- spelling is a Hispanic variant, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13386 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Yris is a Spanish-language spelling of Iris, from Greek iris, 'rainbow' — the goddess who carried messages from the gods along the rainbow's arc, and the flower whose petals took her colors. The Y- spelling is common in Latin American naming, which we note. Short, luminous, and old (said 'EE-rees').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, colorful, and classic underneath.

Did you know? Iris was the rainbow goddess of the Greeks, running messages between heaven and earth along the arc of the sky. Yris is the same name, spelled the Spanish way (said 'EE-rees').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Yris — Spanish spelling of Iris; Greek iris 'rainbow'

Variations

IrisYirisIrys

Nicknames

YriIri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yris mean?

Yris is a Spanish-language spelling of Iris, from Greek iris, 'rainbow' — also the goddess of the rainbow and the flower named for her.

How do you pronounce Yris?

It's said EE-rees /ˈiː.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yris a boy or girl name?

Yris is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yris?

Yris is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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