Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Iridiana since 1995
Babies named Iridiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Iridiana is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1995. It has never been widely used; its peak recorded usage was in 1995, the same year it first appeared, and it has remained stable since, with very few births each year. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, meaning approximately 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receive this name. The name appears to be a creative elaboration of Iris or similar names, using the melodic -iana suffix popular in contemporary feminine names. Despite its recent origin, Iridiana carries a whimsical, floral resonance. It has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its extremely limited distribution.
Iridiana appears to be a modern invention, possibly derived from the word "iris" (referring to the flower or the rainbow goddess) combined with the feminine suffix -iana. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, suggesting it may be a creative variation of names like Iris or Irena. Its usage remains extremely rare, with no clear historical or cultural roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iri, Diana, Ana
Sibling names for Iridiana
Names that share Iridiana's style, for a brother or sister.
