Ira
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Popularity
#1436
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
62,006
Peak Year
#968 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ira has two main origins: Hebrew, meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant,' and Sanskrit, meaning 'earth'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Ira Gershwin
American lyricist, known for Gershwin brothers
Ira Glass
American public radio personality
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