Iva
Pronunciation: [ EEV-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Iva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 76 babies have been named Iva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,027 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,027
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Iva is also used as a girl name, ranked #2169.
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About the Name Iva
Iva is a boy name .
Is Iva a boy or girl name? Iva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,027 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,169. Iva is more commonly used as a girl name.
Iva is currently ranked #34,027 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Iva include Ivan, Ivaan, Ivar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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