Ira vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Ira Rank #978

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Zen mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Ira and Zen boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.