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Ivani

ee-VAH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a feminization of Ivan or a variant of Ivana, meaning 'God is gracious'.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,107
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 178,585 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.

Popularity of Ivani since 2010

Babies named Ivani per year in U.S. Social Security records.

9182720102020Most births 2022Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s34
2020s88

Meaning & origin

Ivani is a contemporary name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, but has since declined. In 2025, the name ranked 10,107, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving it. The name is a modern creation, likely inspired by the Slavic name Ivan, and fits a trend of feminine names ending in '-i'. Its top states of use are not concentrated regionally, reflecting its scattered and rare usage.

Ivani is a modern coinage, likely formed as a feminine elaboration of Ivan, the Slavic form of John. It entered U.S. records in 2010 and may also be influenced by names like Ivana and Ivanka. The name lacks a long historical tradition and is primarily used in English-speaking countries.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ivy, Vani, Ani

Variants: Ivana, Ivanka, Ivanne

Sibling names for Ivani

Names that share Ivani's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Sofia, Lena, Elena, Aria

Brothers: Ivan, Mateo, Liam, Noah, Ethan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ivani mean?
Ivani is of uncertain origin. It is likely a modern feminine form of Ivan, which means 'God is gracious'.
Is Ivani a popular girl's name?
Ivani is not common. In 2025 it ranked 10,107, with about 1 in 178,585 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Ivani a girl's or boy's name?
Ivani is used almost exclusively for girls.