Ira vs Ash

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

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Ash Rank #1,152

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1152 for Ash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Ash more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ash mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ira and Ash boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.

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