Iran

Pronunciation: [ ihr-AHN ]

Boy Name #11,010 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Iran is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ihr-AHN.

Parents who love the name Iran often also consider Irene, Irma, Ira .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,010
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Ira #978 Iram #3191

Also a Girl Name

Iran is also used as a girl name, ranked #23719.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iran

Is Iran a boy or girl name?

Iran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11010. As a girl name, it is ranked #23719. Iran is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Iran?

Iran is pronounced ihr-AHN.

How popular is the name Iran?

Iran is currently ranked #11010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Iran a common or rare name?

Iran is an uncommon name, ranked #11010 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Iran

Iran is a boy name .

Is Iran a boy or girl name? Iran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,010 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,719. Iran is more commonly used as a boy name.

Iran is currently ranked #11,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Iran include Ira, Iram . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.