Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Iryna

Irina or Iryna is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, commonly borne by followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is derived from Eirene, an ancient Greek goddess, personification of peace. It is mostly used in countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Balkans.

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#13,067 (2014)
Total Babies
23
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2014
First Year
2023
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#13067
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Iryna

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Irina or Iryna is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, commonly borne by followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is derived from Eirene, an ancient Greek goddess, personification of peace. It is mostly used in countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Balkans.

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Origin & history
Irina is connected with Irene of Macedonia [ ru ] who was the first woman recognized by the church as a great martyr . She was born pagan as Penelope and later baptized as Irene. Some sources refer to her being baptized by Saint Timothy , in which case she lived in the 1st–2nd century, while others date her death in the year 315. Opinions also differ about the location of her birthplace, the city of Magedon, placing it either in Persia or in Migdonia ( Macedonia ).

The Story of Iryna

Iryna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2014, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 7 Irynas were born — ranking #13,067 that year. As of 2026, Iryna ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Irynas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Iryna

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iryna

What does the name Iryna mean?
Irina or Iryna is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, commonly borne by followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is derived from Eirene, an ancient Greek goddess, personification of peace. It is mostly used in countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Balkans.
How popular is Iryna in 2026?
In 2026, Iryna ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Iryna most popular?
Iryna reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #13,067 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Iryna a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Iryna is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Iryna?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iryna include Darie, Shanlee, Sheindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Iryna

Iryna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Iryna's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #13,067. Use the chart and map above to compare Iryna'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.