Irena
- Pronunciation
- [I-re-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Peace
- Origin
- Greek
Irena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,162 baby girls have been named Irena. The name peaked in 2024 with 34 US births that year (rank #4226). In 2024, ranked #4226 nationally.
Top States for Irena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Irena births are: California (82), New York (63), Maryland (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Irena
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5-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Irena's exact length and starting letter: Iamar, Iason, Iblis, Idaia, Idoia.
Quick Facts About Irena
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Compare Irena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Irena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).