What does Ira mean?
Ira means “Alert”. It is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, listed under the Judaism faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hebrew – see more Hebrew names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Faith: Judaism
- Popularity: ranked #3737 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Ira has 3 letters and 1 syllable, made of 2 vowels and 1 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Ira with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
1Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): I=9 + R=18 + A=1 = 28. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 2 + 8 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.
Favorite colour
RedThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Ira has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.
Star sign
SagittariusOnly the first letter counts (I). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Ira
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Ira. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Sibling names for Ira
Names that sit well next to Ira: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Ira
If Ira is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Ira (alert).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ira mean?
Ira means “Alert” and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Ira?
In our collection Ira is listed as a name of Hebrew origin, associated with the Judaism faith.
Is Ira a boy or a girl name?
Ira is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Ira?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Ira is 1, with the star sign Sagittarius. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Ira?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Ira include Ir, Iray, Iraie, Iro.
Which names have a similar meaning to Ira?
Names with a related meaning include Nabiha, Gregory, Hiwa, Kasia, Toshika, Saqaf.