Ira vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Ao Rank #14,516

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Ao more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ao mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ira and Ao boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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