Ira Wilt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ira Wilt — Greek
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ira Wilt 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 Wilt: Chad Wilt (born 1978), American football player and coach Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt (1858–1929), the first woman superintendent of the Pierce County School District Marie Wilt (1833–1891), an Austrian dramatic coloratura soprano Peter Wilt, a soccer executive Raymond Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Rod Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Roy Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Toby S. Wilt (born c. 1945), American businessman and golfer W. 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: Wilt

English

Chad Wilt (born 1978), American football player and coach Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt (1858–1929), the first woman superintendent of the Pierce County School District Marie Wilt (1833–1891), an Austrian dramatic coloratura soprano Peter Wilt, a soccer executive Raymond Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Rod Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Roy Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Toby S. Wilt (born c. 1945), American businessman and golfer W.

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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 Wilt

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 Wilt:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Wilt?
The surname Wilt originates from English. Chad Wilt (born 1978), American football player and coach Clara Antoinette McCarty Wilt (1858–1929), the first woman superintendent of the Pierce County School District Marie Wilt (1833–1891), an Austrian dramatic coloratura soprano Peter Wilt, a soccer executive Raymond Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Rod Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Roy Wilt, a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Toby S. Wilt (born c. 1945), American businessman and golfer W.
What are the origins of the name Ira Wilt?
The name Ira Wilt combines two different traditions: the first name Ira has Greek roots, while the surname Wilt originates from English.
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