Holding steady.
Popularity of Adiva since 1998
Babies named Adiva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Adiva entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1998, a relatively recent addition compared to centuries-old biblical names. Although it has never cracked the top 1000, the name saw its highest usage in 2018, aligning with the broader popularity of names ending in 'a' for girls. Its stable trajectory from the 2010s onward suggests a niche but enduring appeal. While its etymology draws from Hebrew and Arabic connotations of pleasantness, the name remains rare enough to feel distinctive. Parents attracted to Adiva often appreciate its melodic vowel ending and cross-cultural resonance, without the weight of a long historical tradition.
Adiva is a modern given name with possible roots in both Hebrew and Arabic. In Hebrew, it may be a feminine variant of Adiv, meaning 'courteous' or 'pleasant'. In Arabic, the name could be related to the adjective 'adīb', also meaning 'gentle' or 'polite'. Its use in the United States began in the late 1990s, reflecting a broader trend of borrowing familiar-sounding names from Middle Eastern languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie, Diva, Vivi
Sibling names for Adiva
Names that share Adiva's style, for a brother or sister.
