Ivana Girl

Popularity: #732 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-VAH-nah /iˈvɑːnə/

Origin: Slavic; Latin

Meaning: Slavic: God is gracious; Latin: feminine form of Ivan

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ivana is of Slavic origin, derived from the masculine name Ivan, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name Yochanan was translated into Greek as Ioannes, which was then adopted into Latin as Johannes. From Latin, it made its way into various languages, including Old French as Johan, and eventually evolved into Ivan in Slavic languages.

The feminine form Ivana emerged as a derivative of Ivan, reflecting the common practice in Slavic cultures of forming female names from male counterparts by adding suffixes such as -a. Historically, the name Ivana has been borne by various notable figures in Slavic history.

One significant milestone is its association with the Christian tradition, where the name Ivan appears in the New Testament, referring to John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The name's prominence in Eastern Europe can be traced back to the medieval period, where it was commonly used among nobility and clergy.

The name Ivana gained further recognition through various saints, particularly Saint John, whose feast days are celebrated in many Slavic countries, reinforcing the name's cultural significance. Culturally, Ivana is often associated with qualities such as grace and kindness, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in literature and folklore, where characters named Ivana frequently embody virtues of compassion and strength. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Ivanka are commonly used in familial and affectionate contexts, further embedding the name within cultural traditions.

Overall, Ivana carries a rich historical and linguistic heritage that underscores its enduring appeal in Slavic cultures.

Famous people named Ivana

In this section, you will find notable people named Ivana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ivana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ivana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ivana Trump is a businesswoman and former model best known for her marriage to Donald Trump, her fashion line, and her appearances on The Apprentice.

Ivana Baquero is an actress best known for Pan's Labyrinth, The Shannara Chronicles, and The Secret of the Grain.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ivana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ivana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ivana was first seen in the United States in 1943.

Ivana has ranked as high as #1756 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Ivana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ivana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ivana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ivana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 217 217
2024 226 226
2023 223 223
2022 231 231
2021 206 206
2020 223 223
2019 211 211
2018 200 200
2017 191 191
2016 209 209
2015 184 184
2014 163 163
2013 184 184
2012 184 184
2011 228 228
2010 266 266
2009 177 177
2008 199 199
2007 239 239
2006 178 178
2005 163 163
2004 154 154
2003 155 155
2002 156 156
2001 176 176
2000 255 255
1999 206 206
1998 207 207
1997 208 208
1996 163 163
1995 167 167
1994 164 164
1993 181 181
1992 225 225
1991 182 182
1990 231 231
1989 108 108
1988 75 75
1987 62 62
1986 46 46
1985 25 25
1984 24 24
1983 19 19
1982 30 30
1981 18 18
1980 35 35
1979 28 28
1978 29 29
1977 33 33
1976 37 37
1975 31 31
1974 35 35
1973 28 28
1972 33 33
1971 27 27
1970 19 19
1969 20 20
1968 16 16
1967 11 11
1966 7 7
1965 10 10
1964 7 7
1963 8 8
1962 9 9
1961 7 7
1960 6 6
1958 6 6
1957 7 7
1956 7 7
1955 5 5
1953 5 5
1952 6 6
1950 11 11
1948 8 8
1947 7 7
1943 5 5

Top States for Ivana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 45
24%
CA 26
14%
FL 19
10%
NY 13
7%
NJ 9
5%
GA 9
5%
CO 8
4%
TN 7
4%
PA 6
3%
IN 6
3%
VA 6
3%
NC 6
3%
WA 6
3%
OH 5
3%
LA 5
3%
MI 5
3%
AZ 5
3%