Livie

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-vee /ˈli.vi/Medium

Meaning: To envyMedium

In 30 seconds: Livie is a French name tied to the meaning 'to envy,' a brisk, friendly form rooted in the older name Livia.

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Origin MediumFrench, Czech

MeaningTo envy

U.S. rank (2024)#2753 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Livie comes from French and carries the sense 'to envy,' connecting it to the classical name Livia from which several of its forms descend. The recorded variations, including Livia and Lívia, show it sitting in a Latin-rooted cluster that French has softened into a livelier spelling.

The name has a quick, two-syllable bounce that feels both vintage and current. Its variants range across languages, from the Latvian Līvija to the diminutive Lilla.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Livie is 'to envy', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Livie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LiviéLiviaLíviaLillaLīvija

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Livia— The fuller classical form behind Livie, listed among its variations.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Livie mean?

Livie is usually explained as meaning 'to envy' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Livie?

It's commonly said LEE-vee /ˈli.vi/.

Is Livie a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Livie?

In 2024, Livie ranked #2753 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.