Charlotte vs Iva

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
Nicknames
Ivi, Ive

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Iva Rank #2,169

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2169 for Iva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Iva more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Iva mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Charlotte and Iva boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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