Aiva

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-vah /ˈeɪ.vɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Ava — variously 'life' (from Eve, Hebrew), 'a bird' (Latin avis), and a Germanic short form; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Life; a bird: Aiva spells Ava. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin, Germanic

MeaningA spelling of Ava — variously 'life' (from Eve, Hebrew), 'a bird' (Latin avis), and a Germanic short form; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8382 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 767

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aiva is a spelling of Ava — variously 'life' (from Eve, Hebrew), 'a bird' (Latin avis), and a Germanic short form (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AY-vah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Ava. Rare in this form, life-and-a-bird at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ava is variously 'life' (from Eve) and 'a bird' (Latin avis) — Aiva is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-vah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Ava — routes layered

Variations

AvaAevaAivah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aiva mean?

Aiva spells Ava — variously 'life' (from Eve) and 'a bird' (Latin avis); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aiva?

It's said AY-vah /ˈeɪ.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aiva a boy or girl name?

Aiva is a girl's name.

How popular is Aiva?

Aiva is a very rare spelling in the U.S.