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Liviah
How to Pronounce Liviah
Pronounced LIV-ee-uh /ˈlɪv.i.ə/Medium
Meaning: Liviah is a modern spelling of Livia, an old Roman family name linked to Latin lividus ('bluish') and often associated with the olive; it also reads as a short form of Olivia. The -iah spelling is a contemporary touch.Low
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
Liviah respells Livia, an ancient Roman family name tied to Latin lividus, 'bluish,' and popularly to the olive. It doubles as a short form of Olivia, one of the most popular girls' names of the era. The -iah spelling gives it a soft, modern finish, and it appears in United States birth records only in recent years.
It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its high in the mid twenty-tens, so a Liviah from that peak is a young child or teen today. It reads as a fresh spin on a classical name riding Olivia's popularity.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Liviah mean?
It is a variant of Livia, a Roman name linked to the olive, and a short form of Olivia.
How do you pronounce Liviah?
It's said LIV-ee-uh /ˈlɪv.i.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Liviah a boy or girl name?
Liviah is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Liviah?
It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak in the mid twenty-tens.