Idris
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Idris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 27 babies have been named Idris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Idris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,771 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,771
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Idris is also used as a boy name, ranked #740.
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Old French origin
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Italian origin
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Old Norse origin
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Greek origin
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#23,590 in US
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About the Name Idris
Idris is a girl name .
Is Idris a boy or girl name? Idris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,771 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #740. Idris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Idris is currently ranked #23,771 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Idris include Idr, Idy, Idie, and Idrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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