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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Irina — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Irielle|Irini
GreekGirl↑ Rising

Irina

ih-REE-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1567
↑ Rising
#1567
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1567 in 2024
5yr change
+33 ranks
Birth frequency
3.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1567 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Irina

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1567

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
78
Higher than 78% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+33 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootRussianClassicFeminine3-syllablePeaceInternationalElegantEastern European
Character
peaceful strengthgraceful intelligencequiet dignitycreative spiritwarm compassion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Irinas

ambitiousconfidentglamorousinternationalresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Irina is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1567 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +33 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1567 · rare
Irina at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace'. Popular in Russia and Eastern Europe as a feminine form.
Language root:Greek · Russian
Peak rank:#1567 in 2024
5yr change:+33 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Irina Shayk
Model and actress
Irina Volf
Russian cosmonaut
Similar Sound
IrisIra◈IreneIsabelleInes
Similar Style
NatashaSophiaElenaAuroraAnya
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Irina
DimitriNikolaiKatyaAleksandraSergeiOlga
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Irina illustration
Name Intelligence
Irina · Overview
Summary

Irina is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1567 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Irina scores 78/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 33 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Romantic character
Irina carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
irina.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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