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Ira is a Hebrew name meaning 'watchful' or 'alert', stemming from biblical roots where it is associated with a warrior in King David's army. The name has evolved through Hebrew and Latin influences into its current English form. Characteristics associated with the name include vigilance and strength, with notable biblical relevance. Its usage has persisted from antiquity to modern times, with a resurgence in the 19th century, and it is perceived as a classic yet uncommon name today.

The name Ira is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ira has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 163rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 215th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 283rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 745th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1353rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 933rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 748th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 890th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1413th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3276th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5988th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6531st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1579th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.