Liva

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Pronounced LEE-vah /ˈliː.və/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian and Latvian name Liva, linked to the word for 'life' (and, in Danish, a form of Liv, 'life'). Short, warm, and bright.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Nordic name: Liva means 'life' (said 'LEE-vah'). Short and warm.

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Origin MediumLatvian, Danish

MeaningA Scandinavian and Latvian name Liva, linked to the word for 'life' (and, in Danish, a form of Liv, 'life'). Short, warm, and bright.

U.S. rank (2024)#16636 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

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

Liva is a Danish and Latvian name linked to the word for 'life' (a relative of Liv). It reads short and bright — rare in the U.S., familiar in the Nordics and Baltics (said 'LEE-vah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Liva is a Scandinavian and Latvian name tied to 'life' (Danish Liv) — a short, warm, and luminous choice (said 'LEE-vah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Liva — Scandinavian/Latvian 'life'; relative of Liv

Variations

LivLiveLivia

Nicknames

LiviLila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liva mean?

Liva is a Scandinavian and Latvian name linked to 'life' (a relative of Liv).

How do you pronounce Liva?

It's said LEE-vah /ˈliː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Liva a boy or girl name?

Liva is a girl's name.

How popular is Liva?

Liva is rare in the U.S.