Irina

Irina is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “peace.” In 2024 it was given to 135 girls in the United States.

Irina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“peace”

About the name Irina

Irina belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “peace” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Irina first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1567 in 2024, and in 2024 135 babies received the name — 2,297 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Irina in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#1567 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Irina in 2024
135
Total since 1880
2,297

Irina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#936 in 2019
Babies named Irina in 2025
21
Total since 1996
382

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Irina mean?

Irina means “peace” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Irina a boy or girl name?

Irina is a girl name. In 2024, 135 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Irina?

Irina comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Irina?

Irina first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #1567 in 2024, and 135 babies were given the name in 2024.

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