Ella vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

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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

Ella Rank #30
Iva Rank #2,169

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #2169 for Iva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella 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 Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Iva more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Ella and Iva mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Ella and Iva boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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