Ivana
Ivana is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “God is gracious.”
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how do you pronounce Ivana?
ee-VAH-nah
where does the name Ivana come from?
The feminine form of Ivan, a Slavic form of John, God is gracious; it is also spelled Ivanna.
The feminine form of Ivan (John), Ivana is one of the most universal Slavic feminine names, used from the Czech Republic to Serbia. It connects to the deep Slavic Orthodox tradition of honoring Saint John. The name is strong, warm, and internationally recognizable.
how popular is this name?
Ivana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 7 years since 1990, and fell outside it for 14. It peaked at #849 in 1990, and ranked #963 in 2010.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2010 | #963 |
| 2000 | #863 |
| 1990 | #849 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ivana fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ivana
Though Slavic in origin, Ivana is also popular in southern Ireland, France, French-speaking Canada, the Mediterranean and Latin America.
who are famous people named Ivana?
- Ivana Trump (Czech-American businesswoman)
- Ivana Baquero (Spanish actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ivana?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ivana?
what names go well with Ivana?
Sibling names that share Ivana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ivana
What does the name Ivana mean?
Ivana means “God is gracious”.
What is the origin of the name Ivana?
Ivana comes from the Slavic naming tradition. Related forms include Ivanna.
How popular is the name Ivana?
Ivana ranked #963 in the US in 2010, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1990, at #849, and it has spent 7 years in the top 1,000 since 1990.
Is Ivana a boy or girl name?
Ivana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ivana?
Ivana is pronounced ee-VAH-nah, with 3 syllables.
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