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Inez vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Inez

Girl #1,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnē

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,407
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Inez Rank #1,407
Ira Rank #1,438

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inez or Ira more popular?

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Inez and Ira mean?

Inez means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnē origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Inez and Ira boy or girl names?

Inez is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a girl name.

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