Irie

Irie Meaning & Origin

About Irie
The name "Irie" is of Jamaican origin and is commonly used in Rastafarian culture. It is derived from the Jamaican Patois word "irie," which means "good" or "positive." In Rastafarian philosophy, "irie" represents a state of harmony, peace, and contentment. It is often associated with a positive outlook on life, a sense of well-being, and a connection to nature and spirituality. The name "Irie" is often given to children as a way to express the hope for a joyful and fulfilling life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Irie are female.

Irie Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.96% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/irie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irie in Braille

Here's how to represent Irie in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Irie in braille

How to Spell the Name Irie in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Irie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Irie in sign language

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