Irish
Pronunciation: [ EYER-ihsh ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,469
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Irish is also used as a boy name, ranked #28930.
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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.