Ivanka is a female given name of Slavic origin, specifically from Russia and Ukraine. It is derived from the Slavic word 'ivon' meaning 'graceful'. The name was popularized in the West by Ivana Trump, the first wife of Donald Trump, who named her daughter Ivanka in 1981. In Russian, the name Ivanka is also associated with the Orthodox Christian feast day of Saint Ivanna.
The name Ivanka saw a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a notable spike starting from 2016 onwards, potentially influenced by public figures bearing this name.