Irena vs Zlata

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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Zlata

Girl #4,244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Slavic zlato (gold)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Serbian Croatian Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,244
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zlatka

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Popularity Comparison

Irena Rank #4,195
Zlata Rank #4,244

Irena is more popular, ranked #4195 vs #4244 for Zlata.

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

Zlata ___

  • Zlata Maria
  • Zlata Irina
  • Zlata Vera
  • Zlata Natasha
  • Zlata Elena
  • Zlata Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

If you choose Zlata

Mila Vera Dmitri Ivan Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irena or Zlata more popular?

Irena is more popular, ranked #4195 compared to Zlata at #4244 in the United States.

What do Irena and Zlata mean?

Irena means "peace" (Greek origin). Zlata means "golden, made of gold" (Slavic zlato (gold) origin).

Are Irena and Zlata boy or girl names?

Irena is primarily a girl name. Zlata is primarily a girl name.

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