Emma vs Ivana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivana

Girl #1,088 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Croatian Serbian Bulgarian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
226
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Iva, Vana, Ivanka

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ivana Rank #1,088

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1088 for Ivana.

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

Ivana ___

  • Ivana Marie
  • Ivana Rose
  • Ivana Elena
  • Ivana Sofia
  • Ivana Lucia
  • Ivana Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ivana

Natasha Dmitri Milan Katya Boris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ivana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ivana at #1088 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ivana mean?

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

Are Emma and Ivana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ivana is primarily a girl name.

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