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Aviva

♀ Girl

Pronounced a-VEE-va /a.ˈvi.va/Medium

Meaning: SpringMedium

In 30 seconds: Aviva is a Hebrew name meaning 'spring', the green-and-blooming season rather than the water source.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpring
U.S. rank (2025)#1595 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births131 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,683

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519352025

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

Aviva comes from Hebrew, where it carries the sense of springtime and renewal. The vowel-heavy shape, opening and closing on the same soft 'a', gives it a balanced, almost mirror-like feel on the page. It belongs to a small set of nature-and-season names drawn from Hebrew.

The recorded bearer Aviva Farber (1984-present) is a modern figure listed in name references, which fits the name's contemporary, fresh tone.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aviva is 'spring', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aviva β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Aviva Farber (1984–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aviva…

Ariellaβ€” Shares Aviva's Hebrew origin and flowing, vowel-rich ending.
Ahuvaβ€” echoes that soft -va sound
Batshevaβ€” echoes that soft -va sound
Adaraβ€” lands in the same popularity range
Arayaβ€” a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aviva mean?

Aviva is usually explained as meaning 'spring' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Aviva?

It's commonly said a-VEE-va /a.ˈvi.va/.

Is Aviva a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aviva is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aviva?

In 2024, Aviva ranked #1800 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.

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