Ira vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Russian

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Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

English American

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Ira Rank #1,438

Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Ira or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Myra mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Ira and Myra boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.