Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Irisa since 1981
Babies named Irisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Irisa is a rare modern elaboration of the classic Greek name Iris, meaning 'rainbow.' It first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1981 and reached its peak popularity in 2013. In 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in every 229,610 newborns, placing it at rank 11,932. Its trajectory has been stable over the past decade, and it has not been concentrated in any specific states. As a flowing, vowel-heavy name, Irisa fits well with contemporary nature-inspired and mythological names.
Irisa is a modern elaboration of Iris, the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century and remains a rare but enduring choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iris, Risa, Isa
Sibling names for Irisa
Names that share Irisa's style, for a brother or sister.
