Ash vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ash Rank #1,152

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Ira mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ash and Ira boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.