US Popularity:3687
Origin:Slavic
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
Iva is a girl’s name of Slavic and Hebrew origin. It translates to “God is gracious” and is a cute, clipped version of Ivana and Ivan, both deriving from the name John. This chic name, with its unique beginning using the letter 'i', can be used as an alternative to Ava or Eva. With a name like Iva, baby can be reminded of the root of their faith each and every day.
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Famous People Named Iva

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  • Iva Majoli
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Iva Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Iva is currently #1227 on The Bump
Girl:Iva is currently #563 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Iva is currently #3687 in U.S. births
Girl:Iva is currently #1392 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#3687
in 2023
- 380
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Name Doctor, Iva

  • WordSense, Ivan

  • WordSense, John

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 252

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