Irha
A modernized version of the Sanskrit name Iravati meaning "earth" or "river".
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the first name Irha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Irha today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Irha births was 2022 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Irha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Irha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
365
~ 1 in 939,053 Americans
Peak year
2022
94 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,932
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Irha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Irha from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 296 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Irha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Irha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Irhas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Irha, while Maryland, Florida, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Irha
The name Irha is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "irha," which means "to go" or "to move." The name is thought to have been given to individuals who were travelers or explorers.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Irha can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The Mahabharata mentions a character named Irha, who was a renowned warrior and a follower of the Pandava prince Arjuna. However, the exact details about this individual are scarce.
In the 5th century BCE, there was a philosopher and scholar named Irha, who made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. He is said to have authored several treatises on the nature of knowledge and the pursuit of truth. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life or his specific works, as many historical records from that era have been lost or incomplete.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a large part of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, there was a renowned poet and playwright named Irha. He is credited with writing several plays and poetry collections, although only a few fragments of his works have survived to modern times.
In the 12th century, there was a renowned physician and scholar named Irha, who hailed from the city of Jaunpur in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for his contributions to the field of Ayurvedic medicine and is said to have written a comprehensive treatise on the subject.
Another notable individual with the name Irha was a 16th-century explorer and adventurer from the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. He is said to have undertaken several expeditions across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, documenting his travels and encounters with various cultures and civilizations.
While the name Irha may not be as widely known or used today, it holds a rich historical significance, particularly in the context of ancient Indian culture and literature. The name's association with travel, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge reflects the inquisitive and adventurous spirit of those who bore it throughout history.
People
Irha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Irha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Irha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 365 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Irha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 939,053 US residents.
Is Irha a common name?
We classify Irha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 367 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Irha most popular?
The single biggest year for Irha was 2022, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Irha is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Irha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Irha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Irha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Irha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Irha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Irha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Irha?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.