Watchful or city of the watch
Irah is a variant of the biblical name Ira. In Hebrew, it translates to 'watchful' or 'vigilant', and is also associated with the concept of a 'city of the watch'. While historically masculine, its soft vowel ending has led to modern unisex usage.
About 8 boys were named Irah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famed American lyricist
Host and producer of This American Life
Pima Native American and US Marine at Iwo Jima
Author of Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives
