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Iva vs Eva

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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Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Scandinavian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,296
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iva Rank #2,169
Eva Rank #120

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 vs #2169 for Iva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iva or Eva more popular?

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Iva and Eva mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iva and Eva boy or girl names?

Iva is primarily a girl name. Eva is primarily a girl name.

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