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Rima vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rima

Girl #5,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white antelope, gazelle"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,245
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

Rima Rank #5,245
Ira Rank #1,438

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 vs #5245 for Rima.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rima or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #1438 compared to Rima at #5245 in the United States.

What do Rima and Ira mean?

Rima means "white antelope, gazelle" (Arabic origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rima and Ira boy or girl names?

Rima is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a girl name.

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