Declining since 2008, #2,117 for girls today.
Popularity of Lluvia since 1975
Babies named Lluvia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 421 |
| 2000s | 1,526 |
| 2010s | 1,045 |
| 2020s | 497 |
Meaning & origin
Lluvia is a Spanish nature name meaning 'rain'. First recorded in the United States in 1975, it saw a peak in popularity in 2008, after which its use has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 2,117th overall, with roughly 1 in 18,264 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most frequently found in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, reflecting its appeal in states with significant Hispanic populations. Lluvia remains a distinctive choice, evoking the gentle imagery of rain without being overly common.
Lluvia is directly taken from the Spanish word for 'rain'. It is a nature name that has seen occasional use in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in the southwestern United States. The name likely emerged as part of a broader trend of adopting appealing vocabulary words as given names.
Where Lluvia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lluvi, Via, Luly
Sibling names for Lluvia
Names that share Lluvia's style, for a brother or sister.
