Aden vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,001
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

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Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aden Rank #1,001
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1001 for Aden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aden ___

  • Aden James
  • Aden Michael
  • Aden Cole
  • Aden Thomas
  • Aden Lee
  • Aden Grey

Ira ___

  • Ira James
  • Ira Michael
  • Ira David
  • Ira Thomas
  • Ira Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aden

Liam Caden Brody Fiona Nora

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aden or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Aden at #1001 in the United States.

What do Aden and Ira mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aden and Ira boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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