ivy

Pronunciation
EYE-vee

Gender
unisex

Origin

English

Ranking

  38 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Climbing plant; Woody evergreen

Ivy, one of the most popular nature names for girls today, is derived from the Old English word ifig and Modern English word ivy, referring to the woody evergreen climbing plant with dark green, five-pointed leaves. It has appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names every year since 1900 (except 1946), but only recently skyrocketed in popularity and has now been a top-50 girl's name every year since 2021. It's the first name of "Counting On" star Jessa Duggar's daughter Ivy Jane, born in 2019, and the middle name of artists Jay-Z and Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, born in 2012.

Famous People Named Ivy

  Ivy Ross

  Vice President of Hardware Design at Google, known for her innovative designs.

  Ivy Baker Priest

  Treasurer of the United States and advocate for women's rights.

  Ivy Meeropol

  Documentary filmmaker known for exploring social justice issues.

  Ivy Compton-Burnett

  British novelist known for her unique writing style.

  Ivy Ruckman

  Author of children's books, including 'Night of the Twisters'.

  Ivy Queen

  Influential reggaeton singer and songwriter.

  Ivy Ledbetter Lee

  Pioneer in the field of public relations.

  Ivy Chen

  Taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films and TV dramas.

  Ivy St. Helier

  British actress and songwriter, known for her work in musical theater.

  Ivy Williamson

  Renowned American football player and coach.

Famous Media with people Named Ivy

    Poison Ivy (DC Comics)

    A fictional supervillainess known for her plant-based powers.  

    Ivy the Kiwi?

    A video game featuring a small bird named Ivy on an adventure.  

    Ivy (Pokémon)

    A character in the Pokémon series known for her expertise in Pokémon breeding.  

    Ivy from Soulcalibur

    A character in the Soulcalibur video game series, known for her unique weapon.  

    Ivy Ling (American Girl)

    A character from the American Girl series, representing the 1970s era.  

    Ivy and Bean

    A children's book series about two young girls and their adventures.  

    Ivy from Animal Crossing

    A character in the Animal Crossing series known for her gardening skills.  

    Ivy from the movie 'August Rush'

    A character in the movie who plays a key role in the storyline.  

    Ivy from the book 'The Ivy Chronicles'

    A character in a book series about life at an elite university.  

    Ivy from 'The Secret Garden'

    A plant that plays a significant role in the story's setting.