Ira
Ira is a distinctive choice, ranked #894 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ira in their class.
About the Name Ira
Ira is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1065. The name has climbed 491 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ira is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ira in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #975, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Ira
- Ira Eliezer Tapé — Ira Eliezer Tapé is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South African Premier Division club TS Galaxy and the Ivory Coast national team.
- Ira (surname) — The surname Ira may refer to: Leo Ira, an Estonian football trainer and manager Longin Ira, a Russian emigrant, White army officer, agent "Bureau Klatt" and Abwehr operative.
- IRA Director of Intelligence — The Director of Intelligence attempted to oversee the workings of intelligence officers in the IRA's local units across the island.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ira
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ira
Almost certainly the only Ira in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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