—2024 rank (unisex)
2022peak year
6,766babies named Ira since 1880
▼ 2%5-year trend
Ira popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ira mean?
A biblical name borne by one of King David's warriors, traditionally glossed 'watchful' from Hebrew er, 'watchful'. Popular in 19th-century America and used for both sexes.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderunisex
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Ira
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Famous Iras
- Ira Gershwin, lyricist
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