Will my child share the name Ieva with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Ieva per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ieva in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ieva becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ieva is declining: down 3,184 places since 2018, to #4,710 in 2023. It peaked at #1,489 in 2011.

Is Ieva a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ieva is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ieva a popular baby name in the United States?

Ieva does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ieva

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Ieva is a distinctive choice, ranked #4710 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Ieva in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Ieva

Ieva has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2424 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1489 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Ieva is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ieva in their class.