Iris is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1914 in 1996 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 762 births ranking #66. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 37,000 girls born was named Iris. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Iris is a luminous classic meaning rainbow. It feels floral, bright, and elegantly concise.
The name combines botanical, mythological, and colour symbolism, which helps explain its lasting appeal. Its modern revival is part of the wider return of crisp vintage girls' names.