Of the rainbow
Derived from the Greek word 'iris', meaning rainbow. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods, linking the name to communication and vibrant color.
Less common today
Iridian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #888 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the Disney Fairies franchise Β· Disney Fairies