What does Ivana mean?
Ivana is the Slavic feminine of John, “God is gracious.”
What does Nadya mean?
A Slavic short form of Russian Nadezhda ('hope'), from the Old Slavic word for hope. Used both as a nickname and an independent name.
Ivana vs Nadya
Which is more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Nadya today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 0 named Nadya.
| Ivana | Nadya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is gracious | hope |
| Origin | Slavic | slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAH-nah | NAHD-yah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1943 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2010 (266) | 2006 (115) |
| In 2025 | 217 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ivana
Nadya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ivana | Nadya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,326 | 190 |
| 2010s | 2,020 | 625 |
| 2000s | 1,852 | 951 |
| 1990s | 1,934 | 421 |
| 1980s | 442 | 226 |
| 1970s | 300 | 118 |
| 1960s | 101 | 47 |
| 1950s | 47 | 28 |
| 1940s | 20 | 31 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivana or Nadya more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Nadya today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 0 named Nadya.
What is the difference between Ivana and Nadya?
Ivana means God is gracious (Slavic origin), while Nadya means hope (slavic origin).
Which name is older, Ivana or Nadya?
In US records, Ivana first appears in 1943 and Nadya in 0, so Nadya has the longer recorded history.