Irah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Irah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 78 babies have been named Irah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Irah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #7,165 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,165
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Irah is also used as a girl name, ranked #9739.
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About the Name Irah
Irah is a boy name .
Is Irah a boy or girl name? Irah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,165 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,739. Irah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Irah is currently ranked #7,165 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Irah include Ira, Iram . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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