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Ivah

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Pronounced EYE-vah /ˈaɪ.vɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Iva — variously a feminine of Ivan/John ('God is gracious', Hebrew) and the Slavic iva, 'a willow/yew tree'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; a willow: Ivah spells Iva. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Slavic
MeaningA spelling of Iva — variously a feminine of Ivan/John ('God is gracious', Hebrew) and the Slavic iva, 'a willow/yew tree'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11312 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1895
Total births (all-time)≈ 908

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 189518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ivah is a spelling of Iva — variously a feminine of Ivan/John ('God is gracious', Hebrew) and the Slavic iva, 'a willow/yew tree' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'EYE-vah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Iva. Rare in this form, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Iva is variously a feminine of Ivan/John ('God is gracious') and the Slavic 'a willow tree' — Ivah is a spelling, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EYE-vah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Iva — routes layered

Variations

IvaIvanaIvy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivah mean?

Ivah spells Iva — variously 'God is gracious' (a feminine of Ivan) and Slavic 'a willow tree'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ivah?

It's said EYE-vah /a.v/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ivah a boy or girl name?

Ivah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ivah?

Ivah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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