Ivana
Ivana is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Ivana is a Slavic feminine given name derived from Ivan, the Slavic equivalent of John. It carries the traditional root meaning of 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it gained notable public recognition in the late 20th century and maintains moderate, steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,042 babies in the United States have been named Ivana since 1880. It ranks #1863 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1033.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- FL (9.9 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 101 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 442 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,934 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,852 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,020 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,326 |
Famous people named Ivana
- Ivana Trump: Businesswoman, Author
- Ivana Miličević: Actress, Model
- Ivana Baquero: Actress
Nicknames
Iva, Ivy
Fun facts
- Ivana is the feminine counterpart to Ivan, making it etymologically parallel to Joan and Jane.
- It remains highly popular across Eastern and Southern Europe, particularly in Czechia, Slovakia, and former Yugoslav states.