How to say it
I · vey
ˈaɪ.vi
Feminine
Ivey
Ivy
What it means
A spelling of Ivy, the climbing plant, from Old English ifig.
Ivey is a spelling of Ivy, the evergreen climbing plant, from the Old English ifig. As a plant name it carries the ivy's old associations with faithfulness and lasting devotion, since the vine clings and stays green. Ivey also exists as an English surname, at times a habitational name from Ivoy in France. As a girls' name it rides the same botanical trend that made Ivy popular in the late Victorian era and again today. Ivey eased to rank 926 in 2025, down from 789.
How to spell Ivey
The standard spelling is Ivey. Common variants include Ivy, Ivie, but Ivey is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #789 in 2024, currently #926 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
EYE-vee, two syllables, same as Ivy.
- Spelling
A -ey respelling of the plant name Ivy.
Spelling variants
- Ivy
- Ivie
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Common questions
- What does the name Ivey mean?
- A spelling of Ivy, the climbing plant, from Old English ifig.
- What does Ivey mean in English?
- In English, Ivey means "Ivy." Ivey is a spelling of Ivy, the evergreen climbing plant, from the Old English ifig. As a plant name it carries the ivy's old associations with faithfulness and lasting devotion, since the vine clings and stays green. Ivey also exists as an English surname, at times a habitational name from Ivoy in France. As a girls' name it rides the same botanical trend that made Ivy popular in the late Victorian era and again today. Ivey eased to rank 926 in 2025, down from 789.
- How do you pronounce Ivey?
- Ivey is pronounced ˈaɪ.vi. Say it as I-vey, with the stress on the "i" syllable.
- How do you spell Ivey?
- The standard spelling is Ivey. Common spelling variants include Ivy, Ivie.
- Is Ivey a boy or girl name?
- Ivey is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Ivey?
- Ivey ranked #926 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.