Ivanna Girl

Popularity: #487 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

Origin: Slavic; Latin

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ivanna has its roots in the Slavic language family, deriving from the name Ivan, which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The transition from Yochanan to Ivan occurred through the Greek form Ioannes, which was adopted into Latin as Johannes. The name Ivan became prevalent in various Slavic cultures, where it evolved into feminine forms, including Ivanna.

This evolution reflects the linguistic patterns of Slavic languages, where masculine names often have corresponding feminine variants. Historically, the name Ivanna has been associated with various notable figures across Eastern Europe.

One significant milestone is the use of Ivan in the context of Russian history, particularly with Ivan IV, known as Ivan the Terrible, who reigned in the 16th century. His reign marked a pivotal moment in Russian history, influencing the cultural landscape and the use of names derived from Ivan.

Additionally, the name Ivanna appears in various religious texts and traditions, often linked to saints and figures of grace, reinforcing its positive connotations. Culturally, Ivanna resonates with themes of grace and divine favor, which have contributed to its endurance in Slavic cultures.

The name is often associated with strength and resilience, reflecting the historical narratives of women who bore the name. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Ivanka are also used, showcasing the affectionate and familial aspects of the name.

Overall, Ivanna embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in a long tradition of names that convey grace and favor.

Famous people named Ivanna

In this section, you will find notable people named Ivanna. 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 Ivanna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Ivanna Sakhno is an actress best known for Pacific Rim: Uprising, The Spy Who Dumped Me, and The Last Ship.

Ivanna Trump is a businesswoman and former model best known for her marriage to Donald Trump and her work in fashion and design.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ivanna, 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 Ivanna. 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 Ivanna was first seen in the United States in 1954.

Ivanna has ranked as high as #1034 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Ivanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ivanna 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 Ivanna 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 Ivanna.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 530 530
2024 545 545
2023 506 506
2022 528 528
2021 493 493
2020 487 487
2019 527 527
2018 546 546
2017 578 578
2016 537 537
2015 469 469
2014 427 427
2013 323 323
2012 415 415
2011 380 380
2010 357 357
2009 275 275
2008 189 189
2007 189 189
2006 153 153
2005 150 150
2004 135 135
2003 104 104
2002 118 118
2001 122 122
2000 161 161
1999 88 88
1998 83 83
1997 90 90
1996 64 64
1995 76 76
1994 63 63
1993 69 69
1992 96 96
1991 82 82
1990 93 93
1989 36 36
1988 27 27
1987 18 18
1986 17 17
1984 9 9
1983 6 6
1982 5 5
1981 13 13
1980 5 5
1979 6 6
1978 10 10
1977 5 5
1976 8 8
1973 5 5
1972 5 5
1971 5 5
1967 5 5
1963 6 6
1954 5 5

Top States for Ivanna (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 142
28%
CA 111
22%
AZ 37
7%
NY 26
5%
FL 22
4%
IL 17
3%
NC 15
3%
NJ 14
3%
GA 14
3%
OH 14
3%
TN 10
2%
NM 9
2%
IN 9
2%
LA 8
2%
SC 8
2%
MA 7
1%
CO 7
1%
UT 7
1%
NV 7
1%
VA 7
1%
PA 6
1%
WA 6
1%
WI 6
1%