Holding steady.
Popularity of Levia since 1899
Babies named Levia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Levia's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Levia is an exceedingly rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1899, but has never reached widespread use. Its peak year was also 1899, indicating only a handful of births even at its most popular. The name's trajectory has remained stable at very low usage, never ranking in the top 1000. While its etymology is uncertain, it likely draws from the Hebrew name Levi or the Latin-derived Olivia. Given its rarity, Levia offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet uncommon. No states recorded multiple births of Levia, reinforcing its status as a true rarity.
Levia first appeared in U.S. records in 1899, but its origin is unclear. It may be a feminine form of the Hebrew name Levi, derived from the Hebrew root 'lavah' meaning 'to join' or 'to attach.' Alternatively, it could be a variant of Olivia, which originates from the Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive.' The name has remained extremely rare throughout its history.
“Levia” around the world
Where Levia 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: Lev, Via, Levi
Sibling names for Levia
Names that share Levia's style, for a brother or sister.
