Fun Facts About the Name Idiris
- 38 babies named Idiris: U.S. records list 38 babies given the name Idiris from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Idiris Mean?
Idiris is a variant of the Arabic name Idrīs (إدريس), and its meaning is uncertain. A common traditional explanation connects Idrīs with the Arabic root د-ر-س (d-r-s), "to study" or "to learn," which would give a sense such as "one who studies" or "learned one." That derivation is not securely established; some lexicographers treat Idrīs as a loanword without a clear Arabic root. The familiar association with learning is reinforced by Islamic traditions about the prophet Idris, but it is a customary interpretation rather than a documented literal translation.
Idiris Name History & Origins
Idrīs is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Qur'an. In Surat Maryam (19:56 - 57) he is called a truthful prophet, and God says he was raised to a high station; Surat Al-Anbiya (21:85 - 86) names him among the patient and righteous. Muslim commentators commonly identify him with Enoch, and traditional accounts describe him as a recipient of writing and knowledge. These are religious traditions, not evidence for the name's etymology.
The spelling Idiris, with a vowel between the d and r, is used in Somali and some other East African contexts; it reflects local pronunciation and spelling rather than a separate name. Turkish uses İdris, and English usually renders the Arabic name as Idris. Idiris is distinct from the unrelated Welsh name Idris.
How Popular is the Name Idiris?
Idiris has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2002. Its best rank was #9,842 in 2002.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #12,790 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2017 | #13,011 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2016 | #12,942 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2014 | #11,241 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2012 | #11,318 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2002 | #9,842 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2000 | #11,035 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Idiris Shapes Your Personality and Life?
Your tendency is to finish whatever you start. You like to use the pen or the needle (writing, fashion design etc). You are loving, compassionate, intuitive and humanitarian. Runs of luck, either good or bad, follow you. You are sympathetic, but at times might be touchy and oversensitive. You may have a gift for writing. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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