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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious (via Ivan/John)
- Origin
- Slavic (feminine form related to Ivan)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-vah
Iva is a short, clean, modern name for a girl, pronounced EYE-vah (IPA /ˈaɪvə/). It's a Slavic name, a feminine form related to Ivan, and carries the meaning "God is gracious."
Meaning & Origin of Iva
Meaning: God is gracious (via Ivan/John).
Origin: Slavic (feminine form related to Ivan).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Iva
EYE-vahIPA /ˈaɪvə/
Popularity of Iva
Iva peaked at #111 back in 1894, when 424 girls were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #2170, with just 87 babies named Iva that year.
Names Like Iva
These names share Iva’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Iva mean?
God is gracious (via Ivan/John). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iva?
Iva is pronounced EYE-vah (IPA: /ˈaɪvə/).
Is Iva a popular name right now?
Iva peaked at #111 in 1894 and is ranked #2170 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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