girl's name
Ivah
EYE-vuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 916
Ivah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1895, when 28 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 414,422 babies in the United States is given this name.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ivah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 101 |
| 1890s | 174 |
| 1900s | 122 |
| 1910s | 174 |
| 1920s | 141 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 43 |
How Popular Is Ivah?
In 2025, Ivah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Ivah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ivah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ivah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ivah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ivah
- English EYE-vuh
Sibling Names for Ivah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ivah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ivah
How popular is the name Ivah?
In 2025, Ivah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Ivah a girl's or a boy's name?
Ivah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ivah?
Ivah has 2 syllables.
When was Ivah most popular?
Ivah peaked in 1895, when 28 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Ivah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ivah currently ranks #11,012 in the United States. After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.