Ida vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ida Rank #1,143

Ira Rank #1,438

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Ida or Ira more popular?

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ida and Ira mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ida and Ira boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a girl name.