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SHAHR-luht
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Ivana
GirlSlavic, Hebrew· “God is gracious”
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Slavic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ih-VAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,102
- US babies 2025
- 217
- Best rank
- #852 (1990)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Ivana
Ivana is a Slavic and Hebrew name that means “God is gracious”.
Ivana is the feminine form of Ivan, the Slavic version of John, which traces back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The name is used across Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia and neighboring countries, and it has been familiar in the West for decades. With its clear vowels and three easy syllables, it travels well between languages and is simple for English speakers to pronounce. It feels polished and slightly glamorous, with a cosmopolitan air. Parents who like Joanna or Giovanna but want something with an Eastern European accent often find Ivana a good fit.
Other spellings with the same sound: Ivanna.
Popularity over time
Ivana first appears in US Social Security records in 1943. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 1990. Its best national rank was #852 in 1990, and the most babies received it in 2010, when 266 were named Ivana. In 2025, 217 babies were named Ivana, and it ranked #1,102 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,304 in 1950, #2,668 in 1980, #864 in 2000, #963 in 2010, and #1,102 in 2025. Of the 8,042 US girls named Ivana since records began, 25% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 1,934 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kloe, Leigha, Samiya, Kamille, and Kyndal.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ivana ranked highest in Washington, Georgia, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #645 | 10 |
| Georgia | #692 | 15 |
| Arizona | #855 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #881 | 8 |
| Florida | #891 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ivana is usually pronounced ih-VAH-nuh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with I and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Ivanna.
Middle names for Ivana
A few middle names that flow with Ivana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ivana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivana mean?
Ivana is a Slavic and Hebrew name that means “God is gracious”.
What is the origin of the name Ivana?
Ivana has Slavic and Hebrew roots. Ivana is the feminine form of Ivan, the Slavic version of John, which traces back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious.
Is Ivana a popular name?
Not especially. Ivana ranked #1,102 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ivana a boy or girl name?
Ivana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ivana?
Ivana is usually pronounced ih-VAH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings