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Ira vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,438
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Turkish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#193
Total SSA Count
1,563
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #1,438
Ada Rank #193

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Ada more popular?

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ada mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Ada boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Ada is primarily a girl name.

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