Irena vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena, Rina

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Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Irena Rank #4,195
Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #4195 for Irena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irena ___

  • Irena Rose
  • Irena Marie
  • Irena Sofia
  • Irena Helena
  • Irena Valentina
  • Irena Anastasia

Lian ___

  • Lian James
  • Lian Alexander
  • Lian Wei
  • Lian Ming
  • Lian Joseph
  • Lian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

If you choose Lian

Kai Jin Wei Mei Lin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irena or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Irena and Lian mean?

Irena means "peace" (Greek origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Irena and Lian boy or girl names?

Irena is primarily a girl name. Lian is primarily a boy name.

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