Ira
Meaning of Ira
Ira is a unisex name with American English, English, and Russian pronunciations. In American English and English, it is pronounced as EYE-ruh (/ˈaɪ.rə/). In Russian, it is pronounced as EE-rah (/iːrɑː/). The name Ira has variations such as Irah.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name Ira has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked around 800 to 900 in terms of occurrence. However, back in the mid-20th century, it was more popular and consistently ranked within the top 200 names for several decades.
Overall, Ira is a versatile name with different pronunciations and a rich history. Whether you're drawn to its simplicity or its historical significance, Ira could be a great choice for your baby.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as EE-rah (/iːrɑː/)
American English
- Pronunced as EYE-ruh (/ˈaɪ.rə/)
English
- Pronunced as EYE-ruh (/ˈaɪrə/)
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Notable People Named Ira
| Ira Jeffrey Glass is an award-winning American public radio personality known for hosting and producing the series This American Life, as well as contributing to other NPR programs. |
| Ira Frederick Aldridge was a renowned American-born British actor, playwright, and theatre manager, celebrated for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters and recognized as one of the first Black American tragedians alongside James Hewlett. |
| Ira Hyman is an American psychologist and professor at Western Washington University, known for his research on human memory, including traumatic memories, false childhood memories, autobiographical memory, memory in social context, and memory for phobia onset. |
| Ira Remsen was an American chemist known for discovering saccharin and serving as the second president of Johns Hopkins University. |
| Ira Gershwin was an influential American lyricist known for his collaboration with his brother George Gershwin, creating iconic songs and Broadway shows in the 20th century. |
| Ira Samuel Einhorn, also known as "The Unicorn Killer," was an American convicted murderer and environmental activist who was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend, Holly Maddux. |
| Ira Levin was a renowned American novelist, playwright, and songwriter, known for works such as "A Kiss Before Dying," "Rosemary's Baby," "The Stepford Wives," "This Perfect Day," "The Boys from Brazil," and "Sliver," as well as the play "Deathtrap," many of which have been adapted into films. |
| Ira Sprague Bowen, an American physicist and astronomer, made the groundbreaking discovery in 1927 that nebulium was actually doubly ionized oxygen, not a separate chemical element. |
| Ira Silverstein - Ira I. Silverstein is a former Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 8th district from 1999 to 2019, which includes areas in the City of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. |
| Ira M. Lapidus is an Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic History at The University of California at Berkeley, known for his influential works on Islamic societies and movements. |
| Ira David Wood III is a multi-talented American actor, author, singer, theater director, and playwright, known for his role as the Executive Director of Theatre in the Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, and as the father of actress Evan Rachel Wood. |
| Ira Berkowitz is an American crime fiction writer known for his Jackson Steeg Mystery Series set in Hell's Kitchen. |
| Princess Virginia von Fürstenberg, also known as Ira von Fürstenberg, is an Italian socialite, actress, and jewelry designer, with ties to the princely families of Fürstenberg and Hohenlohe-Langenburg. |
| Ira Sullivan was a versatile American jazz musician known for his work as a trumpeter, flugelhornist, flautist, saxophonist, and composer, with a career spanning from the 1950s and collaborations with notable artists such as Red Rodney and Lin Halliday. |
| Ira Saul Glasser, the former executive director of the ACLU, was the subject of the 2020 documentary Mighty Ira. |
