Rising since 1985, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Irlanda since 1979
Babies named Irlanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 295 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Irlanda, the Spanish word for Ireland, has been used as a rare feminine given name in the United States since 1979. Its peak popularity occurred in 2012, though it has never been common. The name has shown a rising trend since 1985, suggesting a slow but steady increase in use. In 2025, it ranked 5554th with a frequency of 1 in 73,058 births, primarily in states with larger Hispanic populations such as Arizona and Texas. Irlanda belongs to a category of geographic names that have gained modest traction in Spanish-speaking communities, similar to names like Cataleya or Alba.
Irlanda is the Spanish name for the country of Ireland. As a given name, it is a feminine place-name or toponym, likely inspired by the popularity of other place-names like America or India. Its use in the United States is rare and primarily associated with Spanish-speaking communities.
Where Irlanda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Irla, Iri, Anda
Sibling names for Irlanda
Names that share Irlanda's style, for a brother or sister.
