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Arla vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arla Rank #5,228
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #5228 for Arla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arla or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Arla at #5228 in the United States.

What do Arla and Ira mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arla and Ira boy or girl names?

Arla is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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