Ivy

At a Glance: Name: Ivy – Meaning: the climbing ivy plant, a traditional symbol of fidelity – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EYE-vee

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Ivy is an English name taken directly from the climbing ivy plant, long used as a traditional symbol of fidelity. It's pronounced EYE-vee, and despite being a name from a classic era, it reads with a free-spirited, boho, bold, outdoorsy, nature-inspired edge — a name rooted in something growing and real rather than abstract.

Meaning & Origin of Ivy

Meaning: The climbing ivy plant, a traditional symbol of fidelity.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ivy

Phonetic: EYE-vee   IPA: /ˈaɪvi/

Popularity of Ivy

Across SSA records going back to 1880, Ivy reached its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #36 and given to 5,323 babies that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ivy mean?

The climbing ivy plant, a traditional symbol of fidelity. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ivy)

How do you pronounce Ivy?

Ivy is pronounced EYE-vee (IPA: /ˈaɪvi/).

Is Ivy a popular name right now?

Ivy is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #36 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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