Find out how popular the first name Iriana has been for the last 37 years (from 1987 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Iriana by gender

Based on the last 37 years of data, Iriana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Iriana.

The history of the first name Iriana

The name Iriana has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "eirene," meaning "peace." It is believed to have emerged during the classical period of Greek civilization, around the 5th century BCE.

This name was not widely used in ancient Greece, but it did appear in some historical records and literary works. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iriana is found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a woman by this name in his dialogues.

As the Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Iriana also gained popularity in other areas, particularly in regions that were influenced by Greek culture and language, such as parts of Italy, Spain, and the Middle East.

During the Byzantine era, the name Iriana was occasionally used among the Greek-speaking populations of the Eastern Roman Empire. It is documented in a few historical records from this period, including some church records and official documents.

In the Middle Ages, the name Iriana was relatively uncommon, but it did appear sporadically in various parts of Europe. One notable individual with this name was Iriana of Polotsk, a 12th-century princess and saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, who was born in present-day Belarus.

As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Iriana experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy and other regions influenced by the revival of classical Greek and Roman culture. One famous bearer of this name was Iriana Falier, a 16th-century Venetian noblewoman and poet who was known for her literary works.

In the 17th century, the name Iriana found its way to the New World, carried by Greek immigrants and settlers. One notable example is Iriana Nikitas, a Greek-American woman born in 1687 in New York, who is believed to be one of the earliest recorded individuals with this name in the American colonies.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Iriana remained relatively uncommon, but it continued to be used sporadically in various parts of Europe and the Americas. Some notable individuals with this name during this period include Iriana Guras (1786-1848), a Romanian poet and translator, and Iriana Loera (1821-1890), a Mexican activist and philanthropist.

Data source

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