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Vivan

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Pronounced vih-VAHN /vɪˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Sanskrit name (Vivaan, 'the first rays of the sun; full of life') and a form of Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Alive; a ray of light: Vivan is Sanskrit/Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Latin
MeaningVariously a Sanskrit name (Vivaan, 'the first rays of the sun; full of life') and a form of Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); more often a boys' name; here for a girl; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14823 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 373

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119112025

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

Vivan comes variously from a Sanskrit name (Vivaan, 'the first rays of the sun; full of life') and a form of Vivian ('alive; life', Latin); more often a boys' name; here for a girl (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'vih-VAHN').

In the U.S. and India it appears mostly as a boys' name; this girls' use is less common. Rare for a girl, alive-and-full-of-life at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Vivan is variously 'the first rays of the sun; full of life' (Sanskrit Vivaan) and a form of Vivian ('alive') — more often a boys' name; here for a girl (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'vih-VAHN').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Vivan — Sanskrit/Latin; cross-sex; routes layered

Variations

VivaanVivianVivanne

Nicknames

Viv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vivan mean?

Vivan is variously 'the first rays of the sun; full of life' (Sanskrit Vivaan) and a form of Vivian ('alive'). It is more often a boys' name; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vivan?

It's said vih-VAHN /vɪˈvɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vivan a boy or girl name?

Vivan is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Vivan?

Vivan is a rare given name for girls in the U.S.

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