Livia
How to say it: LIV-ee-uh · /ˈlɪviə/
Ancient Roman family name; possibly from Latin 'lividus' (bluish) or an Etruscan root. Name of Augustus Caesar's wife.
Livia was the 744th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 332 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #816 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 | #744 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 332 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,581 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #816 |
| In France, 2025 | #60 among girls’ names, 835 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Livia reached its fullest use in the 2010s and stays close to that level. Signs point to a slight easing ahead.
What goes with it
Light and breathy with a soft flow, it feels graceful. Lucia pairs well.
Nicknames
- Liv
- Via
Other spellings
Honouring a Livia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Livia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #60 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Livia
- Livia Brito (born 1986)Cuban actress
- Livia Peng (born 2002)Swiss association football player
- Livia Millhagen (born 1973)Swedish actress
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