Declining since 2020, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Zivah since 2009
Babies named Zivah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 195 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Zivah is a rare feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'splendor' or 'brightness'. First recorded in the United States in 2009, it reached its peak popularity in 2021, though it has been declining in use since 2020. In 2025, the name ranked 7,133, with only about 1 in 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. Zivah is most closely related to the more common Ziva and Zivia, and its usage remains uncommon, making it a distinctive choice. The name has not been recorded in any top state data, reflecting its rarity across the country.
Zivah is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew root 'ziv' meaning 'splendor' or 'brightness'. It is closely related to the masculine name Ziv and the more common Ziva. The name appears rarely in historical records but has seen modest modern use in the United States since the late 2000s, likely influenced by similar sounding names and a trend toward short, distinctive names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zivi, Zee
Variants: Ziva, Zivia
Sibling names for Zivah
Names that share Zivah's style, for a brother or sister.
