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Mirah vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mirah

Girl #5,237 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,237
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Mirah Rank #5,237
Ira Rank #1,438

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 vs #5237 for Mirah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mirah or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 compared to Mirah at #5237 in the United States.

What do Mirah and Ira mean?

Mirah means "sea, ocean" (Sanskrit origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mirah and Ira boy or girl names?

Mirah is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a girl name.

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