Ira Meaning

What does Ira mean?

The name Ira is of Hebrew origin.

The meaning of Ira is "watchful".

Ira is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 3 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced I-ra.

The Given Name Ira

Ira is good for parents who want a name that is memorable and luminous.

A fearless name, Ira possesses great character.

Ira has no variant spellings.

Ira Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 957 in baby name popularity for boys with 215 occurrences. It ranked 1,483 in baby name popularity for girls with 147 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 968 in baby name popularity for boys with 213 occurrences. It ranked 1,674 in baby name popularity for girls with 128 occurrences.

View the Ira Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Ira has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Ira to other names.

Ira Related Names

Famous Iras

Ira ~ Biblical Character (2 Sam. 20:26, 2 Sam. 23:26, 2 Sam. 23:38)

Ira Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Ira.

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Ira Name Fun

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