Amiya vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiya

Girl #1,421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"delightful, nectar-like"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ami, Miya, Mia

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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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Popularity Comparison

Amiya Rank #1,421
Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1421 for Amiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiya ___

  • Amiya Rose
  • Amiya Grace
  • Amiya Nicole
  • Amiya Simone
  • Amiya Renee
  • Amiya Joy

Ira ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiya

Amara Zara Imani Nadia Aviana

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiya or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Amiya at #1421 in the United States.

What do Amiya and Ira mean?

Amiya means "delightful, nectar-like" (Sanskrit origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amiya and Ira boy or girl names?

Amiya is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a boy name.

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