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Liviya

lih-VEE-yə · Variant of Olivia, likely derived from Latin oliva, meaning olive.

Peak popularity
2019
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Liviya since 2001

Babies named Liviya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6111720102020Most births 2019Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s79
2010s102
2020s26

Meaning & origin

Liviya is a modern respelling of Olivia, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It peaked in usage in 2019, though it has never cracked the top 1000. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, indicating a slow but steady increase in interest. As a rare name with a familiar sound, Liviya offers a distinctive twist on the classic Olivia. Its appeal lies in its similarity to trendy names like Lydia and its connection to the popular nickname Liv.

Liviya is a modern respelling of Olivia, which itself comes from the Latin word oliva, meaning olive. The name Olivia gained popularity from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, but Liviya emerged as a creative variant, possibly influenced by names like Lydia or the nickname Liv. Since the 2000s, it has been used in the United States, though its occurrence is rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Liv, Livi, Via

Variants: Olivia, Livya, Livia

Sibling names for Liviya

Names that share Liviya's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aurora, Isla, Maya, Elena, Sophie

Brothers: Elijah, Finn, Lucas, Owen, Ethan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Liviya mean?
Liviya is a modern variant of Olivia, which means olive, derived from Latin oliva.
How popular is the name Liviya?
Liviya is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names. It peaked in popularity in 2019, but remains rare.
Is Liviya a boy or girl name?
Liviya is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.