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Ira vs Annalee

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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Annalee

Girl #1,278 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,278
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #1,438
Annalee Rank #1,278

Annalee is more popular, ranked #1278 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Annalee more popular?

Annalee is more popular, ranked #1278 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Annalee mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Annalee means "grace, God has favored me" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Annalee boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Annalee is primarily a girl name.

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