Ira
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Watchful; Angry
Background: The name Ira originates from the Hebrew word 'ira' (אִירָא), meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' In Latin, 'ira' translates to 'anger' or 'wrath,' providing a duality in meaning that reflects its linguistic roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#468
Total births
62,006
Most popular decade
1940s
(23,439 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+196 ranks)
Years in Top 100
18
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
88.9% male
11.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 249
- First year rank
- #66
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 884
- Peak rank
- #216
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 230
- Recent rank
- #974
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 16
- First year rank
- #421
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 196
- Peak rank
- #1,227
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 154
- Recent rank
- #1,433
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).