Holding steady.
Popularity of Iria since 1916
Babies named Iria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Iria's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 28 | 0 |
| 2010s | 36 | 0 |
| 2020s | 16 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Iria is a rare and delicate name with a somewhat mysterious past. Its earliest recorded U.S. birth was in 1916, and it peaked that same year, though its exact rank remains unknown due to low frequency. The name has seen sporadic use ever since, with a stable trajectory and no clear resurgence. Iria's origins are debated: it might be a diminutive of Irene, connecting it to the Greek concept of peace, or a geographical name from Galicia or the Basque Country. Despite its low profile, Iria appeals to parents seeking something unusual and lyrical. The name has not been associated with any top states or famous bearers, further underscoring its rarity. Iria remains a quiet, underused choice for those drawn to its soft sound and cultural ambiguity.
Iria is a name of debated origin. It may be a variant of Irene, from the Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace.' Alternatively, it could derive from the Basque word 'iri' meaning 'town' or be related to the Galician place name Iria Flavia. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century but remains rare.
“Iria” around the world
Where Iria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ria, Iri
Sibling names for Iria
Names that share Iria's style, for a brother or sister.
