Irby

Pronunciation: [ ERB-ee ]

Irby is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,702 in the US.

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Girl Name #70,702 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Irby is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ERB-ee.

Parents who love the name Irby often also consider Dicey, Elsbeth, Melvin .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,702
Total SSA Count
5

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Irby is also used as a boy name, ranked #42341.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irby

Is Irby a boy or girl name?
Irby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70702. As a boy name, it is ranked #42341. Irby is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Irby?
Irby is pronounced ERB-ee.
How popular is the name Irby?
Irby is currently ranked #70702 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Irby a common or rare name?
Irby is an uncommon name, ranked #70702 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Irby?
Irby pairs well with Dicey, Elsbeth, Melvin, Maurice in style and sound.

About the Name Irby

Irby is a girl name .

Is Irby a boy or girl name? Irby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,702 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,341. Irby is more commonly used as a boy name.

Irby is currently ranked #70,702 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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