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Vivia

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Pronounced VIV-ee-ah /ˈvɪv.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin vivus, 'alive, living' — a feminine of Vivian (from the Roman Vibius/Vivianus)Medium

In 30 seconds: Alive; full of life: Vivia is a feminine of Vivian — 'alive'. Lyrical, vintage, and warm (said 'VIV-ee-ah').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom Latin vivus, 'alive, living' — a feminine of Vivian (from the Roman Vibius/Vivianus)
U.S. rank (2024)#6125 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 566

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318872024

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

Vivia comes from Latin vivus, 'alive, living' — a feminine of Vivian (from the Roman Vibius/Vivianus). A lyrical, vintage, gentle name (nicknames Viv, Via).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, alive-and-full-of-life at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Vivian means 'alive, living, full of life' (Latin vivus) — Vivia is a soft feminine form, lyrical and vintage (said 'VIV-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Vivia — root etymology

Variations

VivianVivianaViva

Nicknames

Viv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vivia mean?

Vivia is a feminine of Vivian — Latin 'alive, living, full of life'.

How do you pronounce Vivia?

It's said VIV-ee-ah /ˈvɪv.i.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vivia a boy or girl name?

Vivia is a girl's name.

How popular is Vivia?

Vivia is a rare name in the U.S.

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