Ira vs Ida

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

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Ira Rank #1,438

Ida Rank #1,143

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Ira or Ida more popular?

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Ida mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Ida boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Ida is primarily a girl name.