Ira

A girl’s name of Hebrew origin, ranked #1,085 in the US in 2025.

Rank in 2025: #1,085
Best ever: #421 in 1880
US births since 1880: 7,125
Born in 2025: 222
Trend: Rising last 10 years

Meaning

Watchful, descendant
Descendant

Also a boy’s name. See Ira for boys — 55,410 recorded US births.

Births 1880–2025

Peak 222 in 2025. Rising over the last ten years.

Where in the US

NY7,717
TX4,500
PA2,580
GA2,393
CA2,131

Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 76% of this name's national total.

Other Hebrew names