The nameIrina
Irina is the Russian and Romanian form of Irene, a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "peace". It has been rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Irina comes from the Greek eirene, "peace".
Origin
Greek, through Russian and Romanian.
History
Found in France since the 1930s, Irina grew in the 2000s and 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Irina
Irina in France
Irina was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,245 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Irina. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Irina in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 131 births a year.
Irina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irina mean?
Irina comes from the Greek eirene, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Irina?
Greek, through Russian and Romanian.
Is Irina a girl's or a boy's name?
Irina is a girl's name.