Ziva
Ziva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Radiance, brightness, or splendor.
Origin and history
Ziva is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'brightness' or 'radiance'. It gained broader visibility in the U.S. in the late 2000s, driven in part by popular media representation. It remains a relatively modern, distinct choice in contemporary birth statistics.
Popularity in the United States
2,805 babies in the United States have been named Ziva since 1880. It ranks #3344 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1216.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 175 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,600 |
| 2020-2029 | 989 |
Famous people named Ziva
- Ziva Kunda: Psychologist, Academic
- Ziva Postec: Film Editor
Fun facts
- In addition to its Hebrew roots, a homonym exists in Slavic mythology where Živa is a goddess of life and fertility.
- The name's usage in the United States saw a notable surge following the introduction of the character Ziva David on the show NCIS in the mid-2000s.