Ira vs Kasey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Kasey Rank #1,165

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1165 for Kasey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ira ___

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

Kasey ___

  • Kasey James
  • Kasey Michael
  • Kasey Lee
  • Kasey Ray
  • Kasey Allen
  • Kasey Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ira

Vera Saul Esther Leon Clara

If you choose Kasey

Brady Riley Kelsey Teagan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Kasey more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Kasey at #1165 in the United States.

What do Ira and Kasey mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Kasey means "brave in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ira and Kasey boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Kasey is primarily a boy name.

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