Emma 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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Iva Rank #2,169

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2169 for Iva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Iva more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Emma and Iva mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Iva boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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