Viva
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Alive, living, full of life
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #5711 in 2025 with 22 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Vivian. Shares the meaning 'Alive, living, full of life.'
Similar names: vivaan, vivan, via, vivie, vivaansh, vivian, viviana, viviann
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Viva? About 1 in 151,296 babies born in 2025 were named Viva, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Viva
What does the name Viva mean?
Viva means “Alive, living, full of life” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Viva?
Viva has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Alive, living, full of life”.
How popular is Viva?
Viva ranked #5554 in 2025 — given to 22 babies that year.
When was Viva most popular?
Viva peaked in 1921 with 103 babies registered that year.
Is Viva a boy or girl name?
Viva is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Vivas in registered births are female.
Is the name Viva rising or falling in popularity?
Viva has risen 5757 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11311 in 2020 to #5554 in 2025.
How long has Viva been recorded?
Viva appears in birth records across 126 years — from 1880 through 2025.