Ira

Meaning of Ira

It means "watchful" or "vigilant."

Ira has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ira

Ira is climbing again, up to #822 in 2025 from #975 in 2024 after peaking at #807 in 2020.

Notable people named Ira

• Ira Glass
  Host of "This American Life"
• Ira Gershwin
  Lyricist, wrote with brother
• Ira Levin
  Author of "Rosemary's Baby"
• Ira Aldridge
  19th-century stage actor
• Ira Einhorn
  Environmentalist who murdered girlfriend

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Questions about the name Ira

What does the name Ira mean?

Ira means it means "watchful" or "vigilant.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ira a boy's or a girl's name?

Ira is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ira?

In 2025, Ira ranked #822 for boys, up from #975 the year before.

When was Ira most popular?

Ira peaked at #807 in 2020.