Irish
of or pertaining to Ireland (English)
Irish is a english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 202, with 39,276 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of or pertaining to Ireland (English)
The name 'Irish' comes from the English vocabulary word and demonym for the people and culture of Ireland. In the Philippines, it emerged as a popular modern feminine name from the late 20th century onwards, favored for its pleasant phonetic qualities and modern appeal.
Derived directly from the English demonym 'Irish' (referring to people or things from Ireland). In the Philippines, it became popular during the late 20th century as part of the trend of adopting modern English words, place names, and demonyms as feminine given names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compounds like Irish Mae, Irish Joy, or Mary Irish. Commonly nicknamed 'Ai', 'Rish', or 'Iring'.
Would your family give Irish?
Mark it if your family would give this first name. The count is for 2026 on this site. It is not the civil registry, and it is not babies registered in 2024. One browser can choose a name once in the year.
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Irish with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Irish with two Filipino surnames?
Irish is the given name. The full name is Irish + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Irish a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Irish is number 202, with 39,276 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.