Iris vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Iris Rank #71

Iva Rank #2,169

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #2169 for Iva.

Is Iris or Iva more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Iris and Iva mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Iris and Iva boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.