Rising since 2013, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Irah since 2010
Babies named Irah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20 | 33 |
| 2020s | 40 | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Irah is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2013, and it has been rising in popularity steadily since then. Its recent peak year was 2024, when interest in the name reached its highest point, and in 2025 it ranked 8,910th, with an estimated 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name. The name's origins are uncertain, but it is likely a variant of the Hebrew name Ira or a creative modern respelling. Irah is considered unisex, though it has been used more frequently for girls in the decade since its debut.
Irah is a modern coinage, likely derived from the Hebrew name Ira, meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant,' though it may also be a creative respelling of Ira or a variant of the Irish name Íde. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2013 and has since seen gradual use.
Sibling names for Irah
Names that share Irah's style, for a brother or sister.
