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Iva vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iva

Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Slovak Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,169
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Iris

Girl #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Dutch American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71
Total SSA Count
3,124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iva Rank #2,169
Iris Rank #71

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iva or Iris more popular?

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

What do Iva and Iris mean?

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

Are Iva and Iris boy or girl names?

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

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