Iana vs Madaline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iana

Girl #4,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, God is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Romanian

Cultural Roots

Romanian Slavic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,400
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ia, Yana, Ana

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Madaline

Girl #4,495 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,495
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Lina

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Popularity Comparison

Iana Rank #4,400
Madaline Rank #4,495

Iana is more popular, ranked #4400 vs #4495 for Madaline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iana ___

  • Iana Rose
  • Iana Marie
  • Iana Grace
  • Iana Sofia
  • Iana Elena
  • Iana Claire

Madaline ___

  • Madaline Rose
  • Madaline Grace
  • Madaline Claire
  • Madaline Ann
  • Madaline Jane
  • Madaline Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iana

Ioana Cosmin Marius Luminița Andrei

If you choose Madaline

Eleanor Vivienne Josephine Adelaide Evelyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iana or Madaline more popular?

Iana is more popular, ranked #4400 compared to Madaline at #4495 in the United States.

What do Iana and Madaline mean?

Iana means "God is gracious, God is merciful" (Hebrew via Romanian origin). Madaline means "woman from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Iana and Madaline boy or girl names?

Iana is primarily a girl name. Madaline is primarily a girl name.

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