Elisha vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elisha Rank #851

Ira Rank #978

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Elisha or Ira more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Ira mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Ira boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.