Ira Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ira Name at a Glance

Name	Ira
Meaning	Watchful. One of King David's men in the Old Testament. Famous Bearer: Lyricist Ira Gershwin.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ira Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ira means “Watchful. One of King David's men in the Old Testament. Famous Bearer: Lyricist Ira Gershwin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ira Name Origin

Our database records Ira under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ira a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ira is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ira

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