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Iva vs Zala

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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Zala

Girl #5,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Slovenian

Cultural Roots

Slovenian South Slavic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,240
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iva Rank #2,169
Zala Rank #5,240

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 vs #5240 for Zala.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iva or Zala more popular?

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Zala at #5240 in the United States.

What do Iva and Zala mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Zala means "beautiful, lovely" (Slovenian origin).

Are Iva and Zala boy or girl names?

Iva is primarily a girl name. Zala is primarily a girl name.

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