Iva
Iva is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Willow tree; or 'God is gracious' as a diminutive of Ivana.
Origin and history
Iva is a classic feminine name of Slavic origin meaning 'willow tree', though it also functions as a short form of Ivana or Ivanna, the feminine equivalents of John. It was widely used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continues to see modest contemporary usage. Today, it offers a vintage, short alternative to names like Ava and Ivy.
Popularity in the United States
38,397 babies in the United States have been named Iva since 1880. It ranks #706 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1463.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- TN (6.8 %)
- KY (6.2 %)
- OK (5.9 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,108 |
| 1890-1900 | 4,103 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,212 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,875 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,364 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,793 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,807 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,900 |
| 1960-1970 | 979 |
| 1970-1980 | 576 |
| 1980-1990 | 368 |
| 1990-2000 | 308 |
| 2000-2010 | 449 |
| 2010-2019 | 910 |
| 2020-2029 | 645 |
Famous people named Iva
- Iva Toguri D'Aquino: Radio Host
Fun facts
- In several South Slavic languages, 'iva' specifically refers to the goat willow tree (Salix caprea).
- Iva was a top 200 name in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.