Ira
Ira comes from the Hebrew "Ira," meaning "watchful" or "city." In the Hebrew Bible, Ira was a priest under King David (2 Samuel 20:26). Ira was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, peaking at #189 in 1910. Ira Glass (born 1959), the host of "This American Life," is the most famous modern bearer. The single syllable is direct, and the "I" opening is open. Ira is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Watchful, or "city"". Brisk, vintage, and a little literary. The name sounds direct. Iras tend to be thoughtful. US peaked #189 in 1910. Now top 1000. Well-known people named Ira include Ira (biblical priest), Ira Glass (radio host), Ira (Hebrew name). Common variations and related forms of Ira include Ira (used across English), Ire (variant), I (short form).