Rising since 2014, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Iridessa since 2008
Babies named Iridessa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Iridessa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, the same year Disney introduced the light fairy of that name in 'Tinker Bell.' Since 2014, the name has been steadily rising in use, peaking in popularity in 2025, when it ranked 4,172 with approximately 1 in 47,273 newborns receiving it. The name remains uncommon, with no single state recording it among the top 1000, but its trajectory suggests a growing niche appeal among parents drawn to whimsical, literary-inspired names. As a modern coinage tied to a specific Disney franchise, Iridessa exemplifies how pop culture can introduce new naming possibilities.
Iridessa is a coinage likely inspired by the Greek word 'iris' meaning 'rainbow,' combined with a feminine suffix -essa. It first appeared in the 2008 Disney film 'Tinker Bell' as the name of a light fairy. The name has since been used in subsequent Disney media and gained limited real-world usage, reflecting a modern trend of fictional names entering birth records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iri, Dessa, Essa
Variants: Iridesa
Sibling names for Iridessa
Names that share Iridessa's style, for a brother or sister.
