Rising since 1999, #1,592 for girls today.
Popularity of Aviva since 1935
Babies named Aviva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 132 |
| 1960s | 188 |
| 1970s | 310 |
| 1980s | 438 |
| 1990s | 393 |
| 2000s | 526 |
| 2010s | 944 |
| 2020s | 705 |
Meaning & origin
Aviva is a Hebrew name meaning 'spring' or 'springtime,' drawn from the root aviv. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1935, but only modestly. The name has been climbing in usage since 1999, reaching a peak rank of 1592 in 2025, when roughly 1 in 12,269 girls received it. Its rising trajectory reflects a broader trend for authentic Hebrew names that are both meaningful and melodic. Top states include New Jersey, Maryland, and New York, areas with substantial Jewish populations. Aviva strikes a balance between a classic sound and a fresh, natural image, appealing to parents seeking a name with clear cultural roots and a positive association.
Aviva derives from the Hebrew root אביב (aviv), meaning 'spring' or 'springtime,' symbolizing renewal and freshness. The name appears in modern Hebrew as a feminine form of Aviv, and it has been adopted in Jewish communities worldwide. Its use in the United States dates to the mid-20th century, though it remains uncommon.
Where Aviva is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aviva” around the world
Where Aviva lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Vivi
Sibling names for Aviva
Names that share Aviva's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Talia, Maya, Shira, Noa, Liora, Meira, Sari, Tzipora, Yocheved, Aviella, Hila, Lielle, Natanya, Yakira, Levia, Mazal, Sheyna, Temima, Tirza, Yaffa, Chayah, Hadara, Hadasha, Hallel, Shirah, Talli, Yafa
Brothers: Eli, Ari, Levi, Jude, Micah, Azriel, Eitan, Naftali, Shalom, Zev, Avigdor, Benzion, Ezriel, Lior, Nadav, Ronit, Yishai, Amitai, Etai, Ilai, Nissim, Refael, Gaddiel, Gedalia, Gilad, Peretz, Zeev
