Unknown; likely invented for fiction
The name Iroh was created for the character Uncle Iroh in the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'. While it does not have a traditional etymological root in real-world languages, it is often associated with wisdom and tea culture due to the character's immense popularity. Its phonetic structure is designed to sound vaguely East Asian to fit the show's world-building.
Less common today
Iroh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,524 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A wise, tea-loving retired general and mentor · Avatar: The Last Airbender
