Ira

Boy's name

Ira is a Hebrew name meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It is derived from the Hebrew word for "watchful" or "alert."

Meaning Watchful
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 230 Rising
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ira Glass - Radio host, "This American Life"
  • Ira Gershwin - Lyricist, collaborated with George Gershwin
  • Ira Levin - Author, "Rosemary's Baby," "The Stepford Wives"
  • Ira Hayes - US Marine, raised flag at Iwo Jima
  • Ira Aldridge - Actor, first African-American Shakespearean actor
  • Ira Black - Musician, guitarist for L.A. Guns
  • Ira Flatow - Science journalist, host of "Science Friday"
  • Ira Stoll - Journalist, author, editor of "The Future of Capitalism"
  • Ira Madison III - Writer, cultural critic, podcast host

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