Ira is a unisex name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 384 babies in the United States.
Ira at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪɹə/
About the name Ira
Ira belongs to the Greek tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Ira first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 62,006 babies since 1880, including 384 in 2024.
The meaning of Ira is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Ira a boy or girl name?
Ira is a unisex name. In 2024, 384 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Ira?
Ira comes from the Greek tradition.
How popular is the name Ira?
Ira is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 62,006 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira is pronounced /ˈaɪɹə/ (IPA).
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