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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Iva — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Itzy|Ivaan
LatinGirl↓ Fading

Iva

EE-vuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2170
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#2170
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#1670 in 2021
5yr change
-144 ranks
Birth frequency
2.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2170 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Iva

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2170

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
20
Higher than 20% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-144 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Iva scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Latin originModernRare2-syllableFeminine-leaningShort and simpleNature-adjacentVintage revivalMinimalist
Character
independent spiritquiet strengthartistic sensibilitysharp intellectdetermined resolve
STRONG
High confidence

Iva is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2170 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -144 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#2170 · very rare
Iva at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'ivus' meaning 'lively' or 'vigorous.' Also linked to Germanic 'Iva' as a diminutive form, and potentially Norse roots meaning 'bow' or 'archer.'
Language root:Latin · Germanic · Old Norse roots
Peak rank:#1670 in 2021
5yr change:-144 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Iva Toguri
Entertainer / WWII figure
Similar Sound
IvyEvaAvaIlia◈Iris
Similar Style
IvyOlive◈IrisAdaLenaAlma
Works well with
IvyIrisAdaOlive◈HazelStellaMiraGreta
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Iva illustration
Name Intelligence
Iva · Overview
Summary

Iva is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2170 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Nature character
Iva carries a soft, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 144 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
iva.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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