Irena vs Sapphira

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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Sapphira

Girl #4,219 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sapphire gemstone, beautiful"

Origin: Hebrew sappir

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Greek Christian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,219
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sapphie, Saffi, Phira

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Popularity Comparison

Irena Rank #4,195
Sapphira Rank #4,219

Irena is more popular, ranked #4195 vs #4219 for Sapphira.

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

Sapphira ___

  • Sapphira Grace
  • Sapphira Joy
  • Sapphira Anne
  • Sapphira Rose
  • Sapphira Claire
  • Sapphira Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

If you choose Sapphira

Lyra Seraphina Zara Lazarus Thaddeus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irena or Sapphira more popular?

Irena is more popular, ranked #4195 compared to Sapphira at #4219 in the United States.

What do Irena and Sapphira mean?

Irena means "peace" (Greek origin). Sapphira means "sapphire gemstone, beautiful" (Hebrew sappir origin).

Are Irena and Sapphira boy or girl names?

Irena is primarily a girl name. Sapphira is primarily a girl name.

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