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Annalee vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,438
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Annalee Rank #1,278
Ira Rank #1,438

Annalee is more popular, ranked #1278 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annalee or Ira more popular?

Annalee is more popular, ranked #1278 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Annalee and Ira mean?

Annalee means "grace, God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Annalee and Ira boy or girl names?

Annalee is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a girl name.

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