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Iva vs Avy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Avy

Girl #6,145 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird-like; diminutive of Ava (bird) or Avery"

Origin: Latin/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,145
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iva Rank #2,169
Avy Rank #6,145

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 vs #6145 for Avy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iva or Avy more popular?

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Avy at #6145 in the United States.

What do Iva and Avy mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Avy means "bird-like; diminutive of Ava (bird) or Avery" (Latin/Germanic origin).

Are Iva and Avy boy or girl names?

Iva is primarily a girl name. Avy is primarily a girl name.

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