Iriss
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Meaning & Origin
Iriss is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Iriss often also consider Annakat, Chancellor, Ffion .
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Iriss first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Iriss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iriss is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,087 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,087
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Iriss
Iriss is a girl name .
Iriss is currently ranked #41,087 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Iriss include Iri, Iry, Irie, and Irikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Iriss include Iris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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