Iris vs Lia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Lia

Girl #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Hebrew Portuguese Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#188
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iris Rank #71
Lia Rank #188

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #188 for Lia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Lia ___

  • Lia Rose
  • Lia Grace
  • Lia Jane
  • Lia Marie
  • Lia Violet
  • Lia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

If you choose Lia

Mia Eli Nora Luca Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris or Lia more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Lia at #188 in the United States.

What do Iris and Lia mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin). Lia means "weary" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iris and Lia boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a girl name. Lia is primarily a girl name.

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