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Ivy vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Ivy Rank #36
Iva Rank #2,169

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #2169 for Iva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivy or Iva more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Iva mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Ivy and Iva boy or girl names?

Ivy is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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