Iry-pat was an ancient Egyptian ranking title announcing a high position in the hierarchy of the country. Iry-pat was the highest ranking title at the royal court, and only the most important officials could bear this title. It is attested as early as during the First Dynasty: one of the first confirmed holders was Merka, official under king Qa'a. The title's use by women occurs from the reign of Pepi II Neferkare of the Sixth Dynasty onwards.