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Irina is the Russian and Slavic variation of the ancient Greek name Eirene. It shares the same etymological root as the English name Irene, representing a personification of tranquility.
Less common today
Irina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,561 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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