Rising since 1985, #1,102 for girls today.
Popularity of Ivana since 1943
Babies named Ivana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 300 |
| 1980s | 442 |
| 1990s | 1,934 |
| 2000s | 1,852 |
| 2010s | 2,020 |
| 2020s | 1,326 |
Meaning & origin
Ivana is a Slavic feminine name meaning 'God is gracious', derived from Ivan (John). It has been in use in the United States since at least 1943. The name saw a notable rise starting around 1985, though its trajectory shifted upward more sharply in recent decades. Ivana achieved its peak rank of 1,102 in 2010, and in 2025 it was given to approximately 1 in 7,407 baby girls nationally. Geographically, the name is most popular in Washington, Georgia, and Arizona, indicating a modest but distinctive presence. While never breaking into the top 1,000, Ivana has maintained steady usage, particularly among families with Slavic heritage or those seeking an elegant international name. Its association with Ivana Trump brought it into the public eye, but the name's appeal extends beyond that single figure, rooted in a long tradition across Slavic cultures.
Ivana is the feminine form of Ivan, the Slavic variant of John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It is widely used across Slavic-speaking countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, as well as in other Eastern European nations. The name gained international recognition through Ivana Trump, the first wife of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Where Ivana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ivana” around the world
Where Ivana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ivy, Vana, Iva
Sibling names for Ivana
Names that share Ivana's style, for a brother or sister.
