The nameIva
Iva is short, Slavic and was a solid American name in the 1890s. It reads as both vintage and very modern.
- Girl's name
- Slavic
Meaning
In Slavic languages iva means "willow". It is also used as a feminine form of Ivan, from John.
Origin
Slavic.
History
In the United States Iva reached 111th place in 1894. It is a common name in Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria.
Famous people named Iva
- Iva Majoli, tennis player
- Iva Toguri, American broadcaster
Popularity of the name Iva
Iva in the United States
Iva was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 7,512 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Iva. Half of all babies named Iva in the United States were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 105 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Iva
Names from the same generation as Iva, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iva mean?
In Slavic languages iva means "willow". It is also used as a feminine form of Ivan, from John.
What is the origin of the name Iva?
Slavic.
Is Iva a girl's or a boy's name?
Iva is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Iva?
In 2024, Iva was the 2183rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 87 births.
What are the variants of the name Iva?
Variants and related names of Iva include Ivan.
What are good sibling names for Iva?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Milena, Edie, Laya and Millicent for a sister, Wolfgang, Leopold, Jad and Henri for a brother.
Who are famous people named Iva?
Iva Majoli, tennis player; Iva Toguri, American broadcaster.