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Ira vs Arla

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

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Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Arla Rank #5,228

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #5228 for Arla.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Arla more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Arla at #5228 in the United States.

What do Ira and Arla mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ira and Arla boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Arla is primarily a girl name.

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