A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Vivia since 1887
Babies named Vivia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vivia's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Vivia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1887, ranking 6,546 in the most recent data with an estimated 1 in 94,545 newborns. Its peak year was its debut year of 1887, but the name has seen a resurgence since 2005, showing a rising trajectory over the past two decades. The name's etymology is uncertain, though it is commonly linked to Vivian, from Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive.' Vivia's revival aligns with a broader trend of rediscovering 19th-century names that sound both vintage and fresh. While no top states are associated with its current use, its rarity adds to its distinctiveness.
Vivia is likely a variant or feminine elaboration of Vivian, which derives from the Latin name Vivianus, a derivative of vivus 'alive'. The name appears sporadically in English records from the 19th century, though its usage has been limited. It may also be a respelling of the more common Vivienne or a coined name blending Viv- with the popular -ia suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Viv, Via
Sibling names for Vivia
Names that share Vivia's style, for a brother or sister.
