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Ivanna

ee-VAH-nuh · God is gracious

2025 rank (girls)
#566
Babies named in 2025
530
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 3,033 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1985

Rising since 1985, #566 for girls today.

Popularity of Ivanna since 1954

Babies named Ivanna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ivanna's real moment was 2024.

1933855781960198020002020Most births 2017Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s5
1960s11
1970s44
1980s136
1990s804
2000s1,596
2010s4,559
2020s3,089

Meaning & origin

Ivanna is a Slavic feminine form of Ivan, consistently given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1954. As of 2025, it ranks 566th nationally, with roughly 1 in 3,033 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on an upward trajectory since 1985, reaching its peak year in 2024. Ivanna is especially well-liked in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, where it appears among the top state rankings. The name carries a clear meaning of 'God is gracious' and offers a distinct alternative to more common variants like Ivana, appealing to parents seeking a name with Eastern European roots that feels both traditional and contemporary.

Ivanna is a Slavic feminine form of Ivan, itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It is widely used across Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine, Russia, and Poland. The name has steadily entered English-speaking usage through immigration and cultural exchange.

Where Ivanna 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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Ivanna” around the world

Where Ivanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    25

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ivy, Anna, Vanna

Variants: Ivana, Iwona, Joanna

Sibling names for Ivanna

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

Names like Ivanna

Names whose popularity has moved with Ivanna's over the last 50 years.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ivanna mean?
Ivanna means 'God is gracious,' derived from the Hebrew Yohanan via the Slavic Ivan.
How popular is Ivanna currently?
In 2025, Ivanna ranked 566th in the U.S., with about 1 in 3,033 baby girls given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 1985.
Is Ivanna a girl's name?
Yes, Ivanna is exclusively used as a feminine name.