About the name Ivy
Ivy is the only botanical name that doubles as a symbol of stubborn persistence, since the plant clings to whatever it climbs. Two letters and one bright vowel sound give it a modern snap that Rose and Violet cannot quite match.
Ivy is a girl name of Old English origin, pronounced EYE-vee. On the NameRarity scale it scores 19 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the steadily rising.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Ivy?
Ivy sits at approximately #57 in recent US rankings. Roughly 1,740 people per million carry it — about 1 in 575. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 2.
Famous people named Ivy
- Ivy Compton-BurnettEnglish novelist
Spellings and variants of Ivy
Names similar to Ivy
Ines
ee-NESS
Pure, holy
Harper
HAR-pur
Harp player, minstrel
Hazel
HAY-zul
The hazel tree
Iris
EYE-riss
Rainbow, messenger of the gods
Isla
EYE-luh
Island, from the River Isla
Kinsley
KINZ-lee
King's meadow
Piper
PY-per
Pipe player
Willow
WILL-oh
Willow tree
Ivy — frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivy mean?
Ivy means "Ivy plant, faithfulness". It is a name of Old English origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Ivy?
Ivy is pronounced EYE-vee, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Ivy?
Ivy scores 19 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 575 people carry it — about 1,740 per million.
What is the numerology number for Ivy?
Ivy carries the expression number 2, known as The Peacemaker. Its soul urge number is 9 and its personality number is 11.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Ivy?
The lucky number for Ivy is 2 (with 11, 20, 29 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Moonstone Silver. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Pearl.
Is Ivy a popular name?
Ivy currently sits around rank #57 in the United States, and its strongest period was the steadily rising.