Ivana vs Simone

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

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Simone

Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian Brazilian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,040
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sim, Mona

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivana Rank #1,088
Simone Rank #1,040

Simone is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1088 for Ivana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivana ___

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

Simone ___

  • Simone Grace
  • Simone Marie
  • Simone Claire
  • Simone Louise
  • Simone Elise
  • Simone Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivana

Natasha Dmitri Milan Katya Boris

If you choose Simone

Celeste Margot Dominique Marcel Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivana or Simone more popular?

Simone is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Ivana at #1088 in the United States.

What do Ivana and Simone mean?

Ivana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Ivana and Simone boy or girl names?

Ivana is primarily a girl name. Simone is primarily a girl name.

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