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Ahava vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahava

Girl #5,436 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,436
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Iva

Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Slovak Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,169
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ahava Rank #5,436
Iva Rank #2,169

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 vs #5436 for Ahava.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahava or Iva more popular?

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Ahava at #5436 in the United States.

What do Ahava and Iva mean?

Ahava means "love" (Hebrew origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Ahava and Iva boy or girl names?

Ahava is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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