Kit vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Kit Rank #1,154

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Ira mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kit and Ira boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.