What does Ivana mean?
Ivana is the Slavic feminine of John, “God is gracious.”
What does Katya mean?
Katya is a Russian pet form of Yekaterina (Katherine), “pure.”
Ivana vs Katya
Which is more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Katya today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 42 named Katya.
| Ivana | Katya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is gracious | Pure |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAH-nah | KAHT-yah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1943 | 1962 |
| Peak year | 2010 (266) | 2001 (146) |
| In 2025 | 217 | 42 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ivana
Katya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ivana | Katya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,326 | 314 |
| 2010s | 2,020 | 663 |
| 2000s | 1,852 | 1,086 |
| 1990s | 1,934 | 729 |
| 1980s | 442 | 226 |
| 1970s | 300 | 106 |
| 1960s | 101 | 52 |
| 1950s | 47 | 0 |
| 1940s | 20 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivana or Katya more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Katya today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 42 named Katya.
What is the difference between Ivana and Katya?
Ivana means God is gracious (Slavic origin), while Katya means Pure (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Ivana or Katya?
In US records, Ivana first appears in 1943 and Katya in 1962, so Ivana has the longer recorded history.