Ira vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ira Rank #978

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Elisha mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Elisha boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.