83 Baby Names Meaning “rainbow”

This collection includes all names associated with the meaning "rainbow", regardless of gender classification, according to our Name Meaning Methodology. These names may come from different languages, cultures, and historical traditions while sharing the same underlying meaning.

  1. Iris

    Iris is an Ancient Greek name meaning “rainbow”.

  2. Arisbeth is a Greek name associated with the meaning “rainbow”.

  3. Vaiva is a Lithuanian name meaning “rainbow”.

  4. Ixchel is a Mayan name meaning “Lady Rainbow”.

  5. Iridian is a Greek name meaning “rainbow”, derived from Iris.

  6. Enfys is a Welsh name meaning “rainbow”.

  7. Keah is a Hawaiian name associated with the meaning “white” or “rainbow”.

  8. Itzell is a Mayan name meaning “rainbow”.

  9. Irsa is an Arabic name meaning “rainbow”.

  10. Itzael is a Mayan name associated with the meaning “rainbow lady”.

  11. Ytzel is a Mayan name meaning “rainbow lady”.

  12. Itsel is a Mayan name meaning “rainbow”.

Browse Baby Names That Mean “rainbow” by Feature

Baby Names Meaning “rainbow” by Popularity

Popular Names at or above the 98th percentile of popularity: Iris.

Common Names from the 90th to below the 98th percentile of popularity: Enfys · Iriza.

Uncommon Names from the 70th to below the 90th percentile of popularity: Keah · Itzael · Irys · View all 13

Rare Names from the 30th to below the 70th percentile of popularity: Vaiva · Itzell · Ytzel · View all 46

Extremely-Rare Names below the 30th percentile of popularity: Ixel · Keshet · Itcel · View all 21

Baby Names Meaning “rainbow” by Syllable

One-Syllable Crisp, single-beat sounds with direct impact: Yris · Hongche.

Two-Syllable Rhythmic, two-beat cadences for natural flow: Itxel · Ithzel · Itzelle · View all 48

Three-Syllable Melodic, three-beat flowing phonetic structures: Irissa · Nkongolo · Myella · View all 21

Four-Syllable Sophisticated choices with an expansive pronunciation: Irianna · Uenuku · Irialys · View all 10

Five-or-more-Syllable Majestic, grand-scale selections with lyrical presence: Tiawentinon · Iridiana.

Baby Names Meaning “rainbow” by Length

Short Names with 4 or fewer letters: Iris · Keah · Irsa · View all 7

Medium-Length Names with 5 to 6 letters: Eryse · Iraaj · Alkim · View all 40

Long Names with 7 to 8 letters: Weihong · Tianhong · Daihong · View all 32

Very Long Names with 9 or more letters: Rongdhonu · Irisdaymen · Changhong · View all 4

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