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Ivanka

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Pronounced IH-vang-ka /ˈΙͺ.vaΕ‹.ka/Medium

Meaning: God is gracious (diminutive of Ivana).Medium

In 30 seconds: Ivanka is a Slavic name meaning 'God is gracious,' an affectionate form of Ivana.
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Origin MediumSlavic
MeaningGod is gracious (diminutive of Ivana).
U.S. rank (2024)#2512 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,265

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201719962024

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

History & Origin

Ivanka is a Slavic diminutive of Ivana, carrying the meaning 'God is gracious.' It sits in a wide family of names from the same root, with the short forms Vanya and Iva, and the Celtic-influenced relatives Shavon, Shavonne, and Jone. The '-ka' ending gives it a tender, endearing tone common in Slavic languages.

Bulgarian shot putter Ivanka Khristova, a 1976 Olympic gold medalist, is one notable bearer. The name feels both warm and sturdy thanks to that fond diminutive form.

Did you know? Ivanka is a Slavic diminutive of Ivana, the feminine of Ivan (John), carrying the meaning 'God is gracious'.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

VanyaIvaShavonShavonneJone

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Ivanka Khristova (1941–2022)
    Bulgarian shot putter, 1976 Olympic gold medalist.

If you like Ivanka…

Ivanaβ€” The full Slavic name Ivanka affectionately shortens.
Ivaβ€” A short form from the same Ivana root.
Vanyaβ€” Another diminutive tied to the same name family.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivanka mean?

Ivanka means 'God is gracious'. It is a Slavic diminutive of Ivana, the feminine of Ivan (John).

How do you pronounce Ivanka?

It's commonly said IH-vang-ka /ˈΙͺ.vaΕ‹.ka/.

Is Ivanka a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ivanka is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ivanka?

In 2024, Ivanka ranked #2512 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.