Ira: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EYE-ruh · 2 syllables
From the Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian and Czech diminutive of the cognates of Irene.
- Origin
- Hebrew, Slavic
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ruh
- US rank (2025)
- #819
- US babies a year
- about 458 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Biblical
How popular is Ira?
Ira was the #819 name in the US in 2025, given to 523 babies. It’s rising: up 97% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #819 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| Canada | #934 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Ira?
Half of US adults named Ira are older than 65; most are between 27 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Ira
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira is pronounced EYE-ruh.
How popular is the name Ira?
Ira was the #819 name in the US in 2025, given to 523 babies. It’s rising: up 97% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Ira?
Half of US adults named Ira are older than 65. Most are between 27 and 86.