EYE-ruh; EER-uh
Ira
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About Ira
The name Ira is currently ranked #822 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #57 in 1881. The name is most popular in Vermont, Alaska, and Montana. Ira is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Pronounced EYE-ruh; EER-uh .
As of October 2026, Ira ranked #822 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #57 in 1881, Nameberry popularity #176.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,170 | 160 | 83.3 |
| 2015 | #1,020 | 199 | 103.8 |
| 2016 | #952 | 218 | 114.9 |
| 2017 | #967 | 214 | 115.6 |
| 2018 | #961 | 216 | 118.9 |
| 2019 | #876 | 251 | 139.9 |
| 2020 | #807 | 288 | 166.9 |
| 2021 | #809 | 301 | 172.1 |
| 2022 | #845 | 288 | 164.9 |
| 2023 | #878 | 266 | 155.5 |
| 2024 | #975 | 230 | 133.5 |
| 2025 | #822 | 301 | 176.2 |
World rankings
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Famous Iras
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- John Ira Shepherd Hanson (b. 2008)
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Ira in pop culture
- Ira Silverberg
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