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Ivannah

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Pronounced ih-VAH-nuh /ɪˈvɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Ivannah respells Ivana, the Slavic feminine of Ivan — the local John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The doubled N and -ah ending are modern American touches.Low

In 30 seconds: Ivana in modern dress: Ivannah is the Slavic feminine of Ivan (John) — 'God is gracious' (said 'ih-VAH-nuh').
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Origin LowSlavic, Hebrew
MeaningIvannah respells Ivana, the Slavic feminine of Ivan — the local John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The doubled N and -ah ending are modern American touches.
U.S. rank (2024)#14118 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520012024

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

Ivannah is an elaborated spelling of Ivana, feminine of the Slavic Ivan, itself the local form of John from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Ivana is standard across the Slavic world; the doubled-N spelling is an American habit (said 'ih-VAH-nuh').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Flowing, worldly, and softly ornate.

Did you know? Behind Ivannah stands Ivan, the Slavic John, and behind him the Hebrew Yochanan — 'God is gracious'. The doubled N and the -ah tail are recent American flourishes on a very old name (said 'ih-VAH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Ivannah — Spelling of Ivana; Slavic feminine of Ivan; Hebrew Yochanan

Variations

IvanaIvannaYvanna

Nicknames

IvaIvyVanna

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If you like Ivannah…

Ivana— the standard spelling behind it
Savannah— a close rhyme with the same ending
Hannah— a like -annah name with biblical roots
Giovanna— the Italian cousin of the same John name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivannah mean?

Ivannah spells Ivana, the Slavic feminine of Ivan (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Ivannah?

It's said ih-VAH-nuh /ɪˈvɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ivannah a boy or girl name?

Ivannah is used as a girl's name; the masculine form is Ivan.

How popular is Ivannah?

Ivannah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.; Ivana and Ivanna are more common.

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