Iroha
Meaningcolors, the alphabet poem · Japanese
Iroha is a Japanese girl name meaning “colors, the alphabet poem”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationIroha is having its moment right now. Most Irohas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- HistoryIroha first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Iroha
Iroha is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “colors, the alphabet poem”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Iroha
What does the name Iroha mean?
Iroha means “colors, the alphabet poem” and comes from Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Iroha?
Iroha is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Iroha a boy or girl name?
Iroha is a girl name.
How popular is the name Iroha?
Iroha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #13,462 in 2023, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Iroha?
Iroha is a Japanese girl name meaning “colors, the alphabet poem”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.