Ira
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced EE-ruh
Verified name
What does Ira mean?
Earth, goddess saraswati
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 727 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 894 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Iree
Variant: Iraa
Related: Ira
Using Ira across cultures
Masculine in Hebrew but feminine in Indian traditions.
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