Ivey
Ivey is a girl name of English origin meaning “Ivy plant”, pronounced EYE-vee. It ranked #926 in the United States in 2025, given to 282 babies, and peaked at #789 in 2024. Common nicknames: Iv, Vee.
How popular is Ivey in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Ivey mean, and where does it come from?
Ivey is a spelling of Ivy — the Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen that the Victorians read as fidelity, because it holds on. The -ey ending is the surname form, carried by English families since the Middle Ages, and American parents have taken it up as a way of using Ivy without using Ivy, which has been near the top of the charts for a decade. The name has been in the records since 1883 and is rising sharply, reaching its highest position in 2024.
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Famous People Named Ivey
- Kay Ivey — Governor of Alabama
- Judith Ivey — American actress and two-time Tony Award winner
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ivey mean?
Ivey is a girl name of English origin meaning "Ivy plant." Ivey is a spelling of Ivy — the Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen that the Victorians read as fidelity, because it holds on. The -ey ending is the surname form, carried by English families since the Middle Ages, and American parents have taken it up as a way of using Ivy without using Ivy, which has been near the top of the charts for a decade.
How do you pronounce Ivey?
Ivey is pronounced EYE-vee. Common variations include Ivy, Ivie, Ivee.
Is Ivey a girl name?
Yes, Ivey is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Iv, Vee.