Iva vs Olivia

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

Iva Rank #2,169
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2169 for Iva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iva ___

  • Iva Marie
  • Iva Rose
  • Iva Grace
  • Iva Jana
  • Iva Petra
  • Iva Sofia

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iva

Vera Mila Ivan Luca Nadia

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iva or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Iva and Olivia mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Iva and Olivia boy or girl names?

Iva is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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