Girl · #5,415 in 2026

Irelia

Name: Popularity of the name Irelia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Irelia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,415

Peak Rank

#5,415 (2026)

Total Babies

147

5-Yr Trend

+125%

2015

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5415

Peak Rank

147

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Irelia

Irelia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2015, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 23 Irelias were born — ranking #5,415 that year. As of 2026, Irelia ranks #5,415 for baby girls with 23 births, rising sharply (+125% over the past five years). In total, more than 147 Irelias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Irelia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Irelia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Erolia
Aurelia
Orillia
Oralia
Karelia
Aralia
Eerily
Aurelio
Irina
Ilia
Eria
Airily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Irelia

What does the name Irelia mean?

Irelia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Irelia in 2026?

In 2026, Irelia ranks #5,415 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Irelia most popular?

Irelia reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,415 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Irelia most popular?

Irelia has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Irelia.

Is Irelia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Irelia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Irelia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Irelia include Alphea, Ballarie, Carlan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Irelia

Irelia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Irelia's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,415. Use the chart and map above to compare Irelia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.