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At a Glance: Name: Iva – 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
Phonetic: EYE-vah IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Iva mean?
God is gracious (via ivan/john). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iva)
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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