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Ira vs Inez

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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Inez

Girl #1,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnē

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,407
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #1,438
Inez Rank #1,407

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Inez more popular?

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Inez mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Inez means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnē origin).

Are Ira and Inez boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Inez is primarily a girl name.

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