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Irie
GirlEnglish· “good, all right (Jamaican)”
- Meaning
- good, all right (Jamaican)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ree
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,009
- US babies 2025
- 95
- Best rank
- #1,298 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Irie
Irie is an English name that is usually said to mean “good, all right (Jamaican)”.
Irie comes from Jamaican English, where it means 'good', 'all right' or 'at peace', and it is closely associated with reggae music and Rastafarian culture. It is often used as a greeting or to express a relaxed, positive state of mind. As a given name Irie has a sunny, easygoing personality and a distinctive cultural connection. It is usually pronounced EYE-ree. The name works well for parents drawn to its laid-back optimism.
Popularity over time
Irie first appears in US Social Security records in 1919. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,298 in 2021, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 184 were named Irie. In 2025, 95 babies were named Irie, and it ranked #2,009 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,227 in 2000, #2,279 in 2010, and #2,009 in 2025. Of the 2,755 US girls named Irie since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 799 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aleyda, Kynleigh, Arantza, Aveline, and Emalyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Irie ranked highest in Utah, California, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #753 | 5 |
| California | #1009 | 27 |
| Arizona | #1124 | 5 |
| Florida | #1998 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 85% of US babies named Irie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Irie is usually pronounced EYE-ree, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with I and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Irie
A few middle names that flow with Irie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Irie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irie mean?
Irie is an English name that is usually said to mean “good, all right (Jamaican)”.
What is the origin of the name Irie?
Irie has English roots. Irie comes from Jamaican English, where it means 'good', 'all right' or 'at peace', and it is closely associated with reggae music and Rastafarian culture.
Is Irie a popular name?
Not especially. Irie ranked #2,009 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Irie a boy or girl name?
Irie is mainly a girl's name. About 85% of US babies named Irie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Irie?
Irie is usually pronounced EYE-ree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings