NAME PROFILE
Ira
Ira is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' The name carries a sense of vigilance and awareness, reflecting a personality that is observant and thoughtful. It evokes an image of someone who is perceptive and insightful, often possessing a deep understanding of the world around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 62,535 |
| Gender | Male (70% / 30%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 26%GA — 21%FL — 18%CA — 18%AL — 17%
Notable People
Ira Glass (Radio personality, *This American Life*) · Ira Levin (Author, *Rosemary's Baby*) · Ira Gershwin (Lyricist, collaborated with George Gershwin) · Ira Hayes (Navajo code talker, WWII hero) · Ira Kauffman (Football player, NFL)
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