Ira
Ira first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 222 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 222.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ira popular?
Near its peak Ira is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 1,053 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 980 | |
| 2000s | 131 | |
| 1990s | 96 | |
| 1980s | 151 | |
| 1970s | 191 | |
| 1960s | 318 | |
| 1950s | 553 | |
| 1940s | 657 | |
| 1930s | 657 | |
| 1920s | 900 | |
| 1910s | 652 | |
| 1900s | 359 | |
| 1890s | 255 | |
| 1880s | 172 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ira mean?
From Sanskrit ira (इरा), 'the earth; waters; speech', and a name of the goddess of speech and learning (linked to Saraswati). Cross-cultural: Ira is also a Hebrew male name and a Slavic short form of Irina.
Names like Ira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ira mean?
Ira means the earth; goddess of speech. From Sanskrit ira (इरा), 'the earth; waters; speech', and a name of the goddess of speech and learning (linked to Saraswati). Cross-cultural: Ira is also a Hebrew male name and a Slavic short form of Irina.
What is the origin of the name Ira?
Ira is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira is pronounced “EE-rah.”
Is Ira a boy or a girl name?
Ira is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ira a popular name right now?
Ira is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Ira?
In 2025, Ira ranked #1086 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ira most popular?
Ira was most popular in 2025, when about 222 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ira?
Names similar to Ira include Aditi, Ananya, Priya, Prisha, Meera.
What names go well with Ira?
sanskrit names that pair well with Ira include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.