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UK girl's name

Irelia

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "bountiful" or "powerful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Irelia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Irelia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Irelia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Irelia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Irelia ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Irelia.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Irelia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5765

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Irelia mean?

The given name Irelia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not have any known historical roots or etymology from ancient languages or cultures. The name appears to be a creative combination of syllables, possibly inspired by words like "iris" or "reliant," but its exact origin and meaning are unclear.

There are no records of the name Irelia appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents prior to the modern era. The earliest recorded examples of the name seem to be from the late 20th century, when it began to gain popularity as a unique and stylish given name for newborn babies.

As a relatively new name, there are few notable historical figures who have borne the name Irelia. However, here are five individuals who have carried this name throughout history:

1. Irelia Bautista (born 1987) is a Filipino actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.

2. Irelia Sanchez (born 1982) is a Mexican actress and singer known for her roles in telenovelas and stage productions.

3. Irelia Gonzalez (born 1993) is a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who won the Miss Venezuela title in 2015.

4. Irelia Contreras (born 1990) is a Chilean professional tennis player who has competed on the WTA Tour.

5. Irelia Peña (born 1988) is a Nicaraguan-American mixed martial artist who has competed in various MMA promotions.

While the name Irelia is relatively new and lacks a deep historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their children.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Irelia by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Irelia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5765 3 1

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FAQ

Irelia: questions and answers

How popular is the name Irelia in the UK right now?

In 2017, Irelia was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Irelia most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Irelia in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Irelia?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "bountiful" or "powerful".

How many people are called Irelia in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Irelia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.