Ivanka Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ivanka is a Slavic name meaning 'God is gracious', originating from the name Ivana, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name John. The name has evolved through various forms in Slavic languages. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently perceived as elegant and modern, especially due to its association with notable figures. It does not have a direct biblical background.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ivanka"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈvɑːŋkə/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
Ivanka is a diminutive form of the name Ivana, which is derived from the Slavic form of the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Ivana, Iva, Ivanka
Historical Usage
The name Ivanka gained popularity in Slavic countries, especially in the 20th century, as a feminine form of Ivan.
Variants & Derivatives
Ivana, Iva, Ivanka
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ivanka is often associated with elegance and modern femininity, particularly due to its association with notable public figures.
Famous People
Ivanka Trump, Ivanka V. B. Yelistratova
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Girl Name Trend
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✨ Ivanka Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 165 peak births in 2017
Geographic Spread
Popular across 10 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ivanka"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ivanka"
"Ivanka" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24683rd of 27321 | 8 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6684th of 35406 | 282 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2277th of 30306 | 975 |
Regional Popularity of "Ivanka" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ivanka" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
73.80% 3811th/5164 |
69.51% 5083rd/7313 |
57.11% 4262nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
78.26% 3118th/3984 |
43.75% 1963rd/4487 |
32.78% 2236th/6822 |
25.27% 1586th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ivanka"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ivanka" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Ivanka" in the United States
The name Ivanka is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ivanka has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ivanka' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24683rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6684th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2277th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ivanka' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.