Helius 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

Helius Rank #34,050
Iva Rank #2,169

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 vs #34050 for Helius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Helius ___

  • Helius Alexander
  • Helius James
  • Helius Michael
  • Helius Theodore
  • Helius Augustus
  • Helius Orion

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 Helius

Apollo Orion Selene Lyra Castor

If you choose Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helius or Iva more popular?

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Helius at #34050 in the United States.

What do Helius and Iva mean?

Helius means "sun, radiant light" (Ancient Greek origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Helius and Iva boy or girl names?

Helius is primarily a boy name. Iva is primarily a girl name.

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