Ira Dobson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ira Dobson — Greek
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ira Dobson 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 Dobson: Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud. 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: Dobson

Scottish

Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.

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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:

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Notable People Named Ira Dobson

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 Dobson:

7
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Dobson?
The surname Dobson originates from Scottish. Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.
What are the origins of the name Ira Dobson?
The name Ira Dobson combines two different traditions: the first name Ira has Greek roots, while the surname Dobson originates from Scottish.
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