Irina
Irina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Irina
- A female given name from Russian.
- A transliteration of the Macedonian, Pannonian Rusyn, or Russian female given name Ирина (Irina).
Etymology
From Russian Ири́на (Irína), akin to English Irene.
How popular is Irina?
Since 1880, 2,425 girls in the U.S. have been named Irina. Its highest rank for girls was #1562 in 2024. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Irina
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Sibling name ideas for Irina
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Irina FAQ
What does the name Irina mean?
A female given name from Russian. A transliteration of the Macedonian, Pannonian Rusyn, or Russian female given name Ирина (Irina). From Russian Ири́на (Irína), akin to English Irene.
What is the origin of the name Irina?
Irina is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Irina?
Since 1880, 2,425 girls in the U.S. have been named Irina. Its highest rank for girls was #1562 in 2024. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Irina a boy or girl name?
Irina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,425 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.