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Irish

Pronunciation: [ EYER-ihsh ]

Girl Name #13,469 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Irish is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EYER-ihsh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,469
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Iri Iry Iriie

Also a Boy Name

Irish is also used as a boy name, ranked #28930.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irish

Is Irish a boy or girl name?
Irish is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13469. As a boy name, it is ranked #28930. Irish is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Irish?
Irish is pronounced EYER-ihsh.
How popular is the name Irish?
Irish is currently ranked #13469 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Irish?
Common nicknames for Irish include Iri, Iry, and Iriie.
Is Irish a common or rare name?
Irish is an uncommon name, ranked #13469 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Irish

Irish is a girl name .

Is Irish a boy or girl name? Irish is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,469 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,930. Irish is more commonly used as a girl name.

Irish is currently ranked #13,469 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Irish include Iri, Iry, and Iriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Irish include Iris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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