Ivana
Ivana first appears in US records in 1943. It peaked in 2010, when 266 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 217.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ivana popular?
Steady Ivana has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
| 2020s | 1,326 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,020 | |
| 2000s | 1,852 | |
| 1990s | 1,934 | |
| 1980s | 442 | |
| 1970s | 300 | |
| 1960s | 101 | |
| 1950s | 47 | |
| 1940s | 20 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ivana mean?
Ivana is the Slavic feminine of John, “God is gracious.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivana mean?
Ivana means God is gracious. Ivana is the Slavic feminine of John, “God is gracious.”
What is the origin of the name Ivana?
Ivana is of Slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Ivana?
Ivana is pronounced “ee-VAH-nah.”
Is Ivana a boy or a girl name?
Ivana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ivana a popular name right now?
Ivana has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
How popular is the name Ivana?
In 2025, Ivana ranked #1102 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ivana most popular?
Ivana was most popular in 2010, when about 266 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ivana?
Names similar to Ivana include Zora, Katya, Nadya, Yana, Milena.
What names go well with Ivana?
Slavic names that pair well with Ivana include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.