Zeva

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Pronounced ZEE-vah /ˈziː.və/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ze'eva, feminine of Ze'ev, 'wolf'; also read as a spelling of Ziva, 'radiance; brightness; splendor.' Two Hebrew routes, both strong.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Hebrew name: Zeva means 'wolf' or 'radiance' by route (said 'ZEE-vah'). Bold and bright.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ze'eva, feminine of Ze'ev, 'wolf'; also read as a spelling of Ziva, 'radiance; brightness; splendor.' Two Hebrew routes, both strong.

U.S. rank (2025)#14921 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 272

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

Zeva traces to the Hebrew Ze'eva, 'wolf,' and doubles as a spelling of Ziva, 'radiance; splendor.' Two strong routes, which we note — bold and rare in the U.S. (said 'ZEE-vah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, strong, and bright.

Did you know? Zeva is Hebrew for 'wolf' (feminine of Ze'ev) and also reads as a form of Ziva, 'radiance; brightness' — a name that carries both strength and light, which we note (said 'ZEE-vah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Zeva — Hebrew 'wolf' (Ze'eva) / Ziva 'radiance'; two routes

Variations

ZivaZeevaZevah

Nicknames

ZeeVivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeva mean?

Zeva is Hebrew for 'wolf' (from Ze'eva) and also a form of Ziva, 'radiance; brightness.' We note both routes.

How do you pronounce Zeva?

It's said ZEE-vah /ˈziː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zeva a boy or girl name?

Zeva is a girl's name.

How popular is Zeva?

Zeva is a rare name in the U.S.