The nameIga
Iga is a short Polish name that tennis has made known worldwide.
- Girl's name
- Polish
Meaning
Iga is a short form of Jadwiga, from Germanic words for "battle".
Origin
Polish.
History
Saint Jadwiga was a queen of Poland in the 14th century.
Did you know?
- The Polish player Iga Świątek won the French Open four times, in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Famous people named Iga
- Iga Świątek, tennis player
Popularity of the name Iga
Iga in the United Kingdom
Iga was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 402 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Iga. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Iga in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Iga in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iga mean?
Iga is a short form of Jadwiga, from Germanic words for "battle".
What is the origin of the name Iga?
Polish.
Is Iga a girl's or a boy's name?
Iga is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Iga?
Variants and related names of Iga include Hedwige.
Who are famous people named Iga?
Iga Świątek, tennis player.