Alivia
How to say it: uh-LIV-ee-uh · /əˈlɪviə/
Phonetic variant of Olivia, from Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree'; a symbol of peace and fruitfulness.
Alivia was the 2nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 619 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #9 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 619 |
| Share of births | 1 in 231 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #9 |
| In France, 2025 | #25 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Holding near its best, Alivia peaked in the 2010s and stays close to that mark. A modest downturn is expected shortly.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with a breathy finish, it carries gentle literary and nature notes. Liv works as a nickname, while Alora shares its spirit.
Nicknames
- Ali
- Liv
- Livia
Honouring a Alivia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alivia is about 1 in 10.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #25 for girls in 2025.
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