Ira
Ira is a Hebrew name meaning 'watchful' or 'descendant.' It has biblical roots as the name of King David's priest and also has a strong presence in American history and culture.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 327. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 110
- 2012: 150
- 2013: 156
- 2014: 160
- 2015: 199
- 2016: 218
- 2017: 214
- 2018: 216
- 2019: 252
- 2020: 289
- 2021: 301
- 2022: 288
- 2023: 266
- 2024: 233
- 2025: 301
- 2026 (projected): 327
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short but memorable with vintage charm
- •Strong biblical and American heritage
- •Experiencing a revival after decades of quiet use
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Famous People
Ira Gershwin
Lyricist and songwriter
Ira Glass
Radio personality and host of 'This American Life'
Ira Hayes
U.S. Marine and Iwo Jima flag raiser
Ira Levin
Novelist and playwright
Statistics
55,410
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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