Viva
Viva is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Alive, living, or full of life.
Origin and history
Viva is a female given name derived from the Latin word meaning alive or living. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and remains a rare, vintage choice today. The name conveys vitality and a spirited quality.
Popularity in the United States
3,605 babies in the United States have been named Viva since 1880. It ranks #2939 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2020.
States where it is most popular
- AR (18.1 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- TN (11.8 %)
- OK (11 %)
- MO (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 107 |
| 1890-1900 | 301 |
| 1900-1910 | 353 |
| 1910-1920 | 722 |
| 1920-1930 | 722 |
| 1930-1940 | 421 |
| 1940-1950 | 263 |
| 1950-1960 | 155 |
| 1960-1970 | 145 |
| 1970-1980 | 139 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Famous people named Viva
- Viva Hoffmann: Actress, Writer
Fun facts
- Derived directly from the Latin 'vivus', meaning alive or living.
- In the United States, Viva reached its peak popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s.