Irah

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-rah /ˈi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Hebrew Ira, 'watchful; a watcher', and the Sanskrit ira, 'the earth; speech (a name of Saraswati)'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Watchful; the earth: Irah is Hebrew/Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'EE-rah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Sanskrit

MeaningVariously from the Hebrew Ira, 'watchful; a watcher', and the Sanskrit ira, 'the earth; speech (a name of Saraswati)'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#15818 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Irah comes variously from the Hebrew Ira, 'watchful; a watcher', and the Sanskrit ira, 'the earth; speech (a name of Saraswati)' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Indian families. Rare, watchful-and-the-earth at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Irah is variously 'watchful; a watcher' (Hebrew) and 'the earth; speech' (Sanskrit) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-rah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Irah — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irah mean?

Irah is variously Hebrew 'watchful' and Sanskrit 'the earth'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Irah?

It's said EE-rah /i.r/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Irah a boy or girl name?

Irah is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Irah?

Irah is a very rare name in the U.S.