Iris vs Lijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (from Elijah)

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Iris Rank #5,812

Lijah Rank #5,952

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5952 for Lijah.

Is Iris or Lijah more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Lijah at #5952 in the United States.

What do Iris and Lijah mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Lijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew (from Elijah) origin).

Are Iris and Lijah boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Lijah is primarily a boy name.