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Lively

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Pronounced LYV-lee /ˈlaɪv.li/High

Meaning: full of life, animated, energeticHigh

In 30 seconds: Lively is an English word name meaning full of life and animated. A cheerful two-syllable name made famous by actress Blake Lively, carrying vibrant positive energy.
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Origin HighEnglish
Meaningfull of life, animated, energetic
U.S. rank (2024)#2444 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122024

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

History & Origin

Lively is the English word lively used as a given name. It belongs to the modern trend of positive English words as baby names, expressing the hope that the child will be energetic and spirited.

Lively has appeared in US birth records as an aspirational word name.

Did you know? Blake Lively's surname-as-first-name tradition inspired families who loved both its upbeat meaning and its celebrity connection — making Lively a name that literally describes the energy it gives to its bearer.
Overall data confidence 82%
Oxford English Dictionary: lively — reference for LivelyUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LivieLivley

Nicknames

LivLee

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Frequently Asked

What does Lively mean?

Lively means full of life, animated, and energetic, from the English word lively.

How do you pronounce Lively?

Lively is pronounced LYV-lee (/ˈlaɪv.li/), with two syllables.

Is Lively a girl's name?

Yes, Lively is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lively?

Lively has appeared in US records as an aspirational word name following actress Blake Lively's fame.