Irania
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "peaceful", "serene" or "tranquil".
Name Census estimates that about 202 living Americans carry the first name Irania. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Irania today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Irania births was 1995 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Irania. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
202
~ 1 in 1,696,804 Americans
Peak year
1995
91 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,545
Tracked since 1995
Census
Irania in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 397 people with the first name Irania, which placed it at #24,319 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#24,319
National first-name rank
People counted
397
397 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
96.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Irania
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Irania is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Irania described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Irania at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.2% · 382
- White2.0% · 8
- Black or African American1.8% · 7
Popularity
Irania: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Irania from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Irania by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Irania during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Iranias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Irania, while Arizona, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Irania
The name Irania has its origins in the ancient Persian language, and is believed to have been derived from the word "Iran," which means "land of the Aryans." This name is deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Persia, the historical region that encompasses modern-day Iran and parts of surrounding countries.
In ancient Persian mythology, Irania was the name of a legendary queen who ruled over a vast empire. Her name was associated with power, strength, and nobility, and she was revered for her wisdom and just leadership. The name Irania can also be linked to the ancient Persian goddess of fertility and abundance, Anahita, who was widely worshipped throughout the region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Irania dates back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over Persia from around 550 BC to 330 BC. During this period, the name was likely used by members of the royal family and aristocracy, as a symbol of their Persian heritage and connection to the land.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Irania was Irania Naryshkina, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the late 17th century. She was a member of the influential Naryshkin family and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
Another famous bearer of the name was Irania Ghyka, a Romanian princess who lived in the 19th century. She was a prominent figure in the cultural and social circles of her time and was renowned for her philanthropy and support of the arts.
In the early 20th century, Irania Vishnevskaya was a Russian-born opera singer who achieved international acclaim for her performances. She was born in 1925 and was celebrated for her powerful voice and exceptional stage presence.
Irania Wicker, born in 1935, was an American civil rights activist and educator. She dedicated her life to promoting equality and social justice, and her work had a significant impact on the civil rights movement in the United States.
Finally, Irania Beaudry was a Canadian artist and sculptor who lived from 1944 to 2018. She was known for her innovative and thought-provoking works, which often explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Irania, a name that continues to evoke a sense of strength, nobility, and cultural richness.
People
Irania + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Irania as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Irania: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irania?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 202 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Irania going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,696,804 US residents.
Is Irania a common name?
We classify Irania as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 208 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Irania most popular?
The single biggest year for Irania was 1995, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Irania is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Irania in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 397 people with the name Irania, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,319 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Irania in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Irania?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Irania appears almost entirely female. Of the 402 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Irania?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Irania is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Irania most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Irania in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (382 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Irania in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Irania a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Irania in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Irania still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Irania in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Irania can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Irania?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.