The nameIrys
Irys is a recent girl's name, a variant of Iris.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Iris, it comes from the Greek iris, "rainbow", the name of a messenger of the gods.
Origin
Greek.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Irys
Irys in France
578thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (95 births)
775babies named Irys in France since 1900
Irys was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 465 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Irys. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Irys in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 76 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Irys in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irys mean?
Like Iris, it comes from the Greek iris, "rainbow", the name of a messenger of the gods.
What is the origin of the name Irys?
Greek.
Is Irys a girl's or a boy's name?
Irys is a girl's name.