Aviva
How to say it: uh-VEE-vuh · /əˈvivə/
Hebrew name meaning 'fresh, springlike' from 'aviv' (spring) - lively traditional choice.
Aviva was the 1,262nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 131 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,195 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,262 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,307 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,195 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily through recent decades, Aviva found its strongest moment now. Its standing in the 2020s looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Lively and breathy with a springtime theme, Aviva feels bright and fresh. Vivi makes a natural short form and Liora pairs nicely.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aviva is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Aviva
- Aviva Chomsky (born 1957)American historian
- Aviva Baumann (born 1984)American actress
- Aviva Mongillo (born 1998)Canadian actress and singer-songwriter
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Aviva is the UK leading insurer, highly visible in British daily life
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