Ires
“A Irish name with cultural significance”
Irish origin · Unisex name
#1539US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile
What does Ires mean and where does it come from?
Ires is a name found across Irish cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.
Cultural significance
Ires carries the heritage of Irish tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1539 in 2015 — currently #1539 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Ires?
Ires works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Ires Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Ires Rose
Floral · soft ending
Ires Mae
Sweet · timeless
Ires Claire
French influence · crisp
Ires Jane
Literary · strong
Ires Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Ires right now?
Holding steady — currently #1539 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Ires is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Ires?
Common
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Famous people named Ires
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Ires (Irish saint)
Ires helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Ires (Irish poet or writer)
Ires used this name in the rich tradition of Irish literature and storytelling.
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Ires (Celtic chieftain)
Ires bore this name in ancient Ireland, where it connected to the Gaelic oral tradition.
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Ires (Irish saint)
Ires helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Common questions about the name Ires
What does the name Ires mean?
Ires means "A Irish name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Irish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Ires?
Ires is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Ires?
Ires originates from Irish tradition. Irish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Ires a common or rare name?
Ires is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Ires more of a girl or boy name?
Ires is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.
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