The baby name Jirra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JIR-ə (/ˈdʒɪrə/),JEE-rah (/ˈdʒiːrə/).
The baby name Jirra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JIR-ə (/ˈdʒɪrə/),JEE-rah (/ˈdʒiːrə/).
Jirra is in Origin.
Jirra is a modern given name of Australian Aboriginal origin, most often explained as meaning “kangaroo” in Woiwurrung, a Kulin language of south‑eastern Australia. The community spelling Djirra (with initial dj for the palatal stop) reflects Indigenous orthographies; Jirra is an anglicized variant typically pronounced JEER‑uh. Though sometimes confused with Jarrah, a Noongar word for the eucalypt tree, the two names have separate roots.
As a first name Jirra remains rare, with documented use in Australia from the late 20th century alongside wider interest in Indigenous and nature‑linked names. It is used for any gender and carries associations of agility, resilience, and connection to Country. Variants and near‑forms include Djirra, Jirrah, and Jira; related choices are Kirra and Jarrah. Because meanings differ across Aboriginal languages and communities, seek cultural guidance if choosing the name to honor specific heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | 0 | #6 | 1 | 246 | |
| ET | Girls | 0 | #16 | 1 | 372 |
| ET | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 678 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #356 | 3 | 7,678 |
| YE | 0 | #394 | 5 | 8,639 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #458 | 9 | 10,523 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,580 | 35 | 28,008 |
Jirra is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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