Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Peace
Pronunciation: ih-REN-uh, /ɪˈrɛnə/, IH R EY N AH
Popularity Rank: #2,283
Derived from the Greek word 'eirene' meaning peace. It was borne by a 4th-century saint as well as a 20th-century Polish social worker who saved over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust.
The name Irena is of Greek origin and means Peace. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Irena is commonly found in Poland, Iran, Czechia, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ih-REN-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈrɛnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH R EY N AH
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Irena is recorded 28,925 times globally, ranking it as the 2,283th most common name worldwide.
Irena is most prevalent in Poland, with 8,313 occurrences, making it the 90th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Irena is found among 1 in every 9 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | #90 | 1 : 9 |
| Iran | #136 | 1 : 47 |
| Czechia | #77 | 1 : 20 |
| Italy | #1,319 | 1 : 675 |
| Croatia | #91 | 1 : 25 |
| Israel | #572 | 1 : 253 |
| Lithuania | #21 | 1 : 17 |
| Germany | #944 | 1 : 490 |
| United States of America | #3,711 | 1 : 2,451 |
| Palestine | #870 | 1 : 472 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Irena from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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