Zen vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Zen Rank #959

Ira Rank #978

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Zen or Ira more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Zen and Ira mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zen and Ira boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.