Amelia vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Ivi, Ive

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Iva Rank #2,169

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2169 for Iva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Iva ___

  • Iva Marie
  • Iva Rose
  • Iva Grace
  • Iva Jana
  • Iva Petra
  • Iva Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Iva more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Iva mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Iva boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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