Iva
A female given name of Slavic origin, recorded in the United States since 1900.
Every Iva since 1880 — 38,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iva
Iva is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,740 in 2025 with 117 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 38,961 American babies have been named Iva. Its peak came in 1918, when 906 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Iva stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1,740 | — | — |
| 2024 | 87 | #2,185 | — | — |
| 2023 | 98 | #2,009 | — | — |
| 2022 | 114 | #1,802 | — | — |
| 2021 | 125 | #1,672 | — | — |
| 2020 | 104 | #1,865 | — | — |
| 2019 | 104 | #1,914 | — | — |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,855 | — | — |
| 2017 | 117 | #1,783 | — | — |
| 2016 | 126 | #1,698 | — | — |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,975 | — | — |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,060 | — | — |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,331 | — | — |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,881 | — | — |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,927 | — | — |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,879 | — | — |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,578 | — | — |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,240 | — | — |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,739 | — | — |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,432 | — | — |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,980 | — | — |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,519 | — | — |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,064 | — | — |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,019 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,579 | — | — |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,552 | — | — |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,265 | — | — |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,180 | — | — |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,966 | 5 | #6,959 |
| 1980 | 45 | #2,228 | — | — |
| 1975 | 61 | #1,611 | 6 | #5,065 |
| 1970 | 75 | #1,394 | — | — |
| 1965 | 87 | #1,138 | — | — |
| 1960 | 136 | #905 | — | — |
| 1955 | 193 | #675 | 5 | #4,110 |
| 1950 | 210 | #577 | 7 | #3,169 |
| 1945 | 252 | #447 | — | — |
| 1940 | 378 | #328 | 10 | #2,399 |
| 1935 | 459 | #283 | 16 | #1,791 |
| 1930 | 605 | #254 | 13 | #2,236 |
| 1925 | 732 | #245 | 13 | #2,365 |
| 1920 | 861 | #222 | 16 | #2,090 |
| 1915 | 878 | #190 | 10 | #2,531 |
| 1910 | 406 | #168 | 8 | #1,258 |
| 1905 | 422 | #142 | 6 | #1,165 |
| 1900 | 483 | #131 | 8 | #1,002 |
| 1895 | 435 | #114 | — | — |
| 1890 | 354 | #113 | 5 | #1,076 |
| 1885 | 229 | #116 | — | — |
| 1880 | 127 | #129 | — | — |
Famous people named Iva
- Iva Zanicchi Singer · b. 1940
- Iva Toguri D'Aquino Mafioso · 1916–2006
- Iva Bittová Musician · b. 1958
- Iva Majoli Tennis player · b. 1977
- Iva Prandzheva Athlete · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iva mean?
A female given name of Slavic origin, recorded in the United States since 1900.
How popular is the name Iva in 2025?
Iva ranked #1,740 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 117 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iva?
38,961 babies have been named Iva in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iva most popular?
Iva peaked in 1918, when 906 newborns received the name.
Is Iva a boy or girl name?
Iva is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iva rising or falling?
Iva is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Iva?
Well-known people named Iva include Iva Zanicchi (singer), Iva Toguri D'Aquino (mafioso), Iva Bittová (musician).