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Aviv

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Pronounced ah-VEEV /ɑˈviv/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew aviv, 'spring; springtime; the season of renewal'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Spring; springtime: Aviv is Hebrew 'spring'. Crisp, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ah-VEEV').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew aviv, 'spring; springtime; the season of renewal'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#6949 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419932024

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

Aviv comes from Hebrew aviv, 'spring; springtime; the season of renewal' (as in Tel Aviv, 'hill of spring'). A crisp, fresh modern Israeli name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, spring-and-springtime at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Aviv means 'spring; springtime; the season of renewal' in Hebrew (as in Tel Aviv, 'hill of spring') — a crisp, fresh Israeli name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ah-VEEV').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Aviv — Hebrew etymology

Variations

AvivaAvivit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aviv mean?

Aviv is Hebrew for 'spring; springtime; the season of renewal'.

How do you pronounce Aviv?

It's said ah-VEEV /ɑˈviv/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aviv a boy or girl name?

Aviv is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Aviv?

Aviv is a rare name in the U.S.

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