Iva

Iva: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Iva

  • A female given name of Slavic origin, recorded in the United States since 1900.

How popular is Iva?

117U.S. babies in 2025
#111peak rank (1894)
38,961babies since 1880

Since 1880, 38,397 girls and 564 boys in the U.S. have been named Iva (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #111 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #798 in 1893. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Iva FAQ

What does the name Iva mean?

A female given name of Slavic origin, recorded in the United States since 1900.

How popular is the name Iva?

Since 1880, 38,397 girls and 564 boys in the U.S. have been named Iva (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #111 in 1894. Its highest rank for boys was #798 in 1893. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Iva a boy or girl name?

Iva is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,397 girls and 564 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.