Ira vs Meer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Russian

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Boy #5,982 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, prince, chief"

Origin: Persian

Urdu Persian Arabic South Asian

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Ira Rank #1,438

Meer Rank #5,982

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 vs #5982 for Meer.

Is Ira or Meer more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 compared to Meer at #5982 in the United States.

What do Ira and Meer mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Meer means "lord, prince, chief" (Persian origin).

Are Ira and Meer boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Meer is primarily a boy name.