Ira vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Ira Rank #978

Kit Rank #1,154

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Ira or Kit more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Ira and Kit mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Ira and Kit boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.