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Ida vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
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

Ida Rank #1,143
Iva Rank #2,169

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #2169 for Iva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ida or Iva more popular?

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Ida and Iva mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Ida and Iva boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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