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Ida vs Ivy

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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Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ida Rank #1,143
Ivy Rank #36

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #1143 for Ida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ida or Ivy more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Ida and Ivy mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Ida and Ivy boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Ivy is primarily a girl name.

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