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Vivica

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Pronounced VIV-ih-kah /ˈvɪv.ɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian name, spelled Viveka or Vivica, often connected to the Latin vivus ('alive; lively') though an older Germanic route is also proposed. Known in the U.S. from actress Vivica A. Fox. Routes debated.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Scandinavian name: Vivica is often read as 'life; lively' (said 'VIV-ih-kah'). Known from Vivica A. Fox; routes are debated.
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Origin LowScandinavian, Swedish
MeaningA Scandinavian name, spelled Viveka or Vivica, often connected to the Latin vivus ('alive; lively') though an older Germanic route is also proposed. Known in the U.S. from actress Vivica A. Fox. Routes debated.
U.S. rank (2024)#15092 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 951

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819502024

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

Vivica is a Scandinavian name (also Viveka), commonly linked to Latin vivus ('alive; lively'), with an older Germanic origin also proposed. Its U.S. recognition owes much to actress Vivica A. Fox. Routes debated, which we note (said 'VIV-ih-kah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lively, and distinctive.

Did you know? Vivica is the Scandinavian Viveka in a sleeker spelling, usually tied to the idea of 'life; lively' - carried in the U.S. by actress Vivica A. Fox. The deeper route is debated, which we note (said 'VIV-ih-kah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Vivica — Scandinavian Viveka/Vivica; 'lively' link debated

Variations

VivekaVivikaViveca

Nicknames

VivVivi

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Monica— a like -ica ending
Veronica— a like classic -ica name
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Anita— the same vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vivica mean?

Vivica is a Scandinavian name (Viveka), often linked to 'life; lively'; the deeper route is debated.

How do you pronounce Vivica?

It's said VIV-ih-kah /ˈvɪv.ɪ.kə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vivica a boy or girl name?

Vivica is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Vivica?

Vivica is extremely rare in the U.S.

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