Iva Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Iva means 'willow' and symbolizes grace and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Iva
Iva is a feminine name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the word 'iva', meaning 'willow'. In Slavic folklore, the willow tree symbolizes grace, flexibility, and resilience. The name Iva can also be a short form of Ivana, a Slavic variation of the name Joanna, which means 'God is gracious' in Hebrew. Overall, Iva represents beauty, strength, and the connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Iva
The popularity for the name Iva peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 889 births, which ranked number 367 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Iva had the most female births in 1918 with 889, which ranked number 212 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1929 with 18, which ranked number 1,793 out of 4,545 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Iva has increased sharply over the last ten years from 60 births to 113 births, an increase of 88.33%. Among females, Iva has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 60 births to 113 births, an increase of 88.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iva
- 20 Year Trend of Iva: 264.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Iva: 88.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Iva: 88.33%
Popularity of Iva by State
Among females, Iva was most popular in Southeastern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly used in MI, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Iva. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 750 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Iva
- Total Births of Iva: 120 (6.54%)
- Female Births of Iva: 120 (6.54%)
Given the upward trend of Iva over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.54% increase in total births, for a total of 120 births in 2024. For Females, births for Iva have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 120 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.54%.