Ivan was shortlisted after scoring six goals, with three assists, in six starts but it was Pukki's seven goals in as many games which saw the Norwich frontman take the prize.
Although he missed out on the EFL prize, Ivan was included in the WhoScored.com Team of the Month for February and also received a nomination for the Give Me Sport Fans' Player of the Month.
The 24-year-old is the Sky Bet Championship's leading scorer with 25 goals and nine assists in 33 league outings this term.