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Iga

Girl name · 60 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Iga: 60 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2014.

The name Iga has Polish roots, derived as a diminutive of Jadwiga, which itself comes from the Old Germanic Hedwig, meaning "battle" or "war." It is most famously borne by Iga Świątek, the Polish tennis world No. 1 who has dominated the women's game with multiple Grand Slam titles, bringing the name into the global spotlight. While there are no major place connections, the name shares its etymological root with the Scottish name Hedwig, though it remains rare in Scotland. Iga is also a Japanese place name, referring to a region in Mie Prefecture known for ninja history, but this is unrelated to the Polish name. A charming variant is the full form Jadwiga, which was the name of a 14th-century Polish queen and saint.