Ira Bergman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ira Bergman — Greek
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ira Bergman is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Ira is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Ira ( or or ) is a unisex given name. As a Sanskrit male name, its meaning is that of the wind god, Vayu. As a female name its meaning is "the Earth". She is daughter of Daksha Prajapati and is wife of Kashyapa Maharishi and she is mother of plants, creepers and trees. In short she is the mother of all vegetation. In Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian, Ira () is a female given name, a diminutive of Iryna. In Finland, Ira is a female given name, a version of the name of the Greek goddess Hera, Ήρα, queen of the gods and wife of Zeus. The surname Bergman: Bergman is a surname of German, Swedish, Dutch and Yiddish origin meaning 'mountain man', or sometimes (only in German) 'miner'. Abraham Bergman (1932–2023), American pediatrician Alan Bergman (1925–2025), American songwriter Alan Bergman (1943–2010), American ballet dancer Alfred Bergman (1889–1961), American baseball and football player Amanda Bergman (born 1987), Swedish musician Andrew Bergman (born 1945), American film director Anita Bergman, Canadian politician Annie Bergman (1889–1987), Swedish artist, writer, and children's book author. Ira is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 53K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ira reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ira

Greek

Ira ( or or ) is a unisex given name. As a Sanskrit male name, its meaning is that of the wind god, Vayu. As a female name its meaning is "the Earth". She is daughter of Daksha Prajapati and is wife of Kashyapa Maharishi and she is mother of plants, creepers and trees. In short she is the mother of all vegetation. In Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian, Ira () is a female given name, a diminutive of Iryna. In Finland, Ira is a female given name, a version of the name of the Greek goddess Hera, Ήρα, queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.

Surname: Bergman

Hebrew

Bergman is a surname of German, Swedish, Dutch and Yiddish origin meaning 'mountain man', or sometimes (only in German) 'miner'. Abraham Bergman (1932–2023), American pediatrician Alan Bergman (1925–2025), American songwriter Alan Bergman (1943–2010), American ballet dancer Alfred Bergman (1889–1961), American baseball and football player Amanda Bergman (born 1987), Swedish musician Andrew Bergman (born 1945), American film director Anita Bergman, Canadian politician Annie Bergman (1889–1987), Swedish artist, writer, and children's book author.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ira is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ira by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Ira Bergman

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ira Bergman:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ira?
The first name Ira originates from Greek. Ira ( or or ) is a unisex given name. As a Sanskrit male name, its meaning is that of the wind god, Vayu. As a female name its meaning is "the Earth". She is daughter of Daksha Prajapati and is wife of Kashyapa Maharishi and she is mother of plants, creepers and trees. In short she is the mother of all vegetation. In Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian, Ira () is a female given name, a diminutive of Iryna. In Finland, Ira is a female given name, a version of the name of the Greek goddess Hera, Ήρα, queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.
When was Ira most popular?
The name Ira reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bergman?
The surname Bergman originates from Hebrew. Bergman is a surname of German, Swedish, Dutch and Yiddish origin meaning 'mountain man', or sometimes (only in German) 'miner'. Abraham Bergman (1932–2023), American pediatrician Alan Bergman (1925–2025), American songwriter Alan Bergman (1943–2010), American ballet dancer Alfred Bergman (1889–1961), American baseball and football player Amanda Bergman (born 1987), Swedish musician Andrew Bergman (born 1945), American film director Anita Bergman, Canadian politician Annie Bergman (1889–1987), Swedish artist, writer, and children's book author.
What are the origins of the name Ira Bergman?
The name Ira Bergman combines two different traditions: the first name Ira has Greek roots, while the surname Bergman originates from Hebrew.
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