Ira
i-ra
US Popularity:1317
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Watchful; Wind
Ira is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origins. Found in both the Torah and Bible, the name translates to “watchful” and refers to one of King David’s Mighty Warriors. This makes for a badass name to inspire baby to be as vigilant and observant as possible as they go through life. Additionally, the name Ira also has roots in Sanskrit, with a lovely meaning of "wind," and Greek, where it means " peace" or "tranquility." With so many beautiful definitions attached to this short and sweet moniker, you'll no doubt watch in awe as baby grows up to be who they are meant to be.
How Popular Is The Name Ira?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ira is currently #219 on The Bump
Boy:Ira is currently #124 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ira is currently #161 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ira is currently #1317 in U.S. births
Boy:Ira is currently #880 in U.S. births
Girl:Ira is currently #1392 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1392
in 2023
- 163
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry Ira Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary Ira
Behind the Name Ira January 2019
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