Total births
208
Girls' name · since 1995
Irania
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 208 babies named Irania, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 208
- total births
- 1995–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
208 girls have been named Irania since 1995, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Irania has 208 recorded births among girls since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2005.
- 208 total births
- 1995–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
208 girls have been named Irania since 1995, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 208
- total births
- 1995–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Irania was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
91 babies were named Irania in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Irania's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Irania splits its recorded history at 2001: 17% of all births land in the more recent half, 83% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2002 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 91 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Irania at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Irania popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2005
- Peak year (1995)
- 91
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Irania by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Irania's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Irania births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
160 births
- 2000s 48
2000s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 160 births (77% of all-time use).
Irania by state
Where Irania concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 65 | 31.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 43 | 20.7% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 14 | 6.7% |
California share of Irania's total US births 31.3%
Even split
65 of 208 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Irania? ▼
208 babies have been named Irania since 1995. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1995 with 91 births.
When was Irania most popular? ▼
Irania was most popular in the 1990s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Irania most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Irania are California (65 births), Texas (43 births), Arizona (14 births).
How long has the name Irania been used? ▼
Irania has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 11 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Irania? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ira, Irasema, Irais, Iraida, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Irania's data
- Irania's decade-level peak was the 1990s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Iranias (65 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Irania
Nearby Names Like Irania
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Irania
Ira Girl
#1436 7,125 births
Irasema Girl
954 births
Irais Girl
#9153 639 births
Iraida Girl
525 births
Iran Girl
416 births
Compare Irania side by side: Irania vs Ira Irania vs Irasema Irania vs Irais
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Irania: Baby Name Since 1995 - 208 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/irania. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Irania draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.