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The baby name Iva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-vah (ˈiːvə),EYE-vah (ˈaɪvə).

Iva is Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Slavic
Pronunciation: EE-vah (ˈiːvə),EYE-vah (ˈaɪvə)

What is the meaning of the name Iva ?

The baby name Iva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-vah (ˈiːvə),EYE-vah (ˈaɪvə).

Iva is Slavic in Origin.

Iva is a compact Slavic feminine name with layered etymology. In Czech, Croatian, Serbian, and Bulgarian use, it serves both as a nature-name from the Slavic noun iva “willow” (especially the sallow willow) and as a short form of Ivana/Ivanka, feminines of Ivan - ultimately from Greek Ioannes, “God is gracious.” As the feminine counterpart of Ivo it also aligns with the old Germanic root for “yew,” placing it alongside Yvonne/Yvette. Church and civil records show Iva in Central and South Slavic regions since the 19th century, gaining steady standalone use through the 20th.

Variants and related forms include Ivana, Ivanka, Ivona and the Polish cognate Iwa; diminutives include Ivka, Ivi, and Ivuša. In English-speaking countries, Iva appeared from the late 1800s to early 1900s, sometimes as an alternative to Eva or Ivy.

Iva has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Iva

Iva Zanicchi Actor|politician · Born 1940 · Italy Iva Zanicchi is an Italian singer and actress best known for her powerful voice and hit songs like 'Zingara' and 'Ciao cara come stai?'. She also had a successful career in television and politics, serving as a Member of the European Parliament. Her diverse talents have made her a beloved figure in Italian entertainment and public life. Iva Bittová Actor · Born 1958 · Czech Republic Iva Bittová is a Czech musician and actress, best known for her unique blend of traditional Moravian folk music with avant-garde and jazz influences. She gained fame with her role in the film 'Želary' and her acclaimed album 'Bílé Inferno'. Her work often features her distinctive vocal style and violin performances.

Iva – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 — 935
FJ Girls 0 #8 2 583
HR Girls 0 #11 3,120 3,687
HR 0 #16 551 2,081
BG Girls 0 #20 525 3,559
BG 0 #20 68 1,799
CZ Girls 0 #34 3,972 5,378
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
IR Girls 0 #40 3,958 8,334
RS Girls 0 #40 192 1,651
GE 0 #44 1 997
RS 0 #49 41 923
CZ 0 #54 355 3,154
IR 0 #57 350 4,221
AL 0 #63 13 2,372
SI 0 #63 17 1,612
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
LT 0 #88 1 949
ID Girls 0 #94 9 3,319
GE Boys 0 #102 9 2,055
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Switzerland Girls 2024 #104 32 1,786
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
AL Girls 0 #117 119 4,141
SI Girls 0 #118 57 2,769
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
RS Boys 0 #152 3 2,277
CR 0 #157 9 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
LU Girls 0 #176 10 4,850
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
LT Girls 0 #194 7 1,904
Austria 0 #199 15 850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #209 11 3,850
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
AO Girls 0 #212 6 4,575
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
HR Boys 0 #230 29 3,997
PT 0 #233 14 4,161
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #237 5 5,992
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Girls 0 #257 20 8,139
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #275 11 2,795
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
CZ Boys 0 #290 15 6,530
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
PT Girls 0 #293 176 7,952
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
MU Girls 0 #301 51 8,539
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PL Girls 0 #323 32 5,096
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #326 7 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
Austria Girls 0 #342 79 1,885
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
CR Girls 0 #360 178 11,342
BD Girls 0 #363 24 8,413
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
NL 0 #376 16 2,481
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #413 25 2,542
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
RU Girls 0 #462 37 11,913
ZA 0 #467 8 14,421
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #485 21 12,621
UY Girls 0 #489 22 6,731
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PS Girls 0 #511 13 10,981
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
IR Boys 0 #532 21 10,162
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
AR Girls 0 #551 49 8,289
SG Girls 0 #553 34 18,916
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
HK Girls 0 #566 50 16,104
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BR Girls 0 #595 394 12,708
IN Girls 0 #613 19 13,121
IT 0 #615 100 4,183
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
IT Girls 0 #630 1,258 9,415
IL Girls 0 #637 9 11,648
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
CL Boys 0 #653 13 13,390
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Germany Girls 0 #707 133 4,949
Finland Girls 2026 #727 12 3,895
BR Boys 0 #730 22 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #760 8 11,684
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
TN 0 #815 15 13,765
CL Girls 0 #819 33 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #830 87 8,487
NL Girls 0 #867 89 5,933
PE Boys 0 #868 11 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #875 109 5,561
CO Boys 0 #895 26 15,656
SA Girls 0 #896 40 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #911 20 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
MY Girls 0 #922 73 24,821
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
MX Boys 0 #953 30 16,355
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,053 89 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,062 17 16,140
MA 0 #1,062 67 20,986
DZ 0 #1,081 96 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,140 39 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,169 15 17,781
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,427 45 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Iva is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Iva

Iva is predominantly a girl's name.
Iva is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EE-vah (ˈiːvə),EYE-vah (ˈaɪvə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ivana, Ivanka, Ivo, Ieva, Eva and Ava.
Yes, very popular — Iva ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Iva ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Iva's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #415 in 2011 to #402 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Iva are in our database, including Iva Zanicchi (Actor|politician), Iva Bittová (Actor).