Irah

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Irah Pronunciation

Irah is pronounced EE-rah /ˈi.rɑ/Medium

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

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

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Origin LowHebrew, Sanskrit

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

U.S. rank (2024)#6970 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Irah comes variously from Hebrew Ira, 'watchful; a watcher' (a biblical name, an officer of King David), and from Sanskrit ira, 'the earth; speech; refreshment' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'EE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and South Asian families. Rare, watchful-and-the-earth at the root, and modern.

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

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Irah — routes layered

Variations

IraEiraIrrah

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Sanskrit

If you like Irah…

Ira— the standard spelling

Eira— a kin spelling neighbor

Viraj— a companion Sanskrit boys' name

Yonah— another Hebrew name

Knoah— echoes that soft -ah sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Irah?

Irah is pronounced EE-rah (/ˈi.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Irah said aloud.

How do you say Irah?

Irah is said EE-rah (/ˈi.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Irah said aloud.

What does the name Irah mean?

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

Is Irah a boy or girl name?

Irah is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Irah?

Irah is a rare name in the U.S.