Iris vs Zara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

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Iris Rank #71

Zara Rank #234

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #234 for Zara.

Is Iris or Zara more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Zara at #234 in the United States.

What do Iris and Zara mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Iris and Zara boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.