girl's name
Ieva
YEH-vuh (Lithuanian)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 420
Ieva is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ieva Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Ieva?
In 2023, Ieva was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Ieva Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Ieva Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Iéva | Iéva is a rare spelling of Ieva, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ieva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ieva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ieva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ieva
- Lithuanian YEH-vuh
Sibling Names for Ieva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ieva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ieva
How popular is the name Ieva?
In 2023, Ieva was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ieva a girl's or a boy's name?
Ieva is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ieva?
Ieva has 2 syllables.
When was Ieva most popular?
Ieva peaked in 2011, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.