Ira vs Yichen

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

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,807
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Yichen Rank #3,807

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #3807 for Yichen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Yichen more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Yichen at #3807 in the United States.

What do Ira and Yichen mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Ira and Yichen boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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