Liviya
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "livius" meaning "blue" or "tan".
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the first name Liviya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Liviya today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Liviya births was 2019 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Liviya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
205
~ 1 in 1,671,972 Americans
Peak year
2019
17 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,682
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Liviya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Liviya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 102 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liviya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Liviya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Liviya
The given name Liviya is believed to have originated from the ancient Phoenician civilization, which flourished in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean Sea between the 16th and 6th centuries BC. It is derived from the Phoenician word "leb," meaning "heart" or "soul," suggesting a connection with inner strength and emotional depth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liviya can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it was mentioned in the inscriptions found in the ancient city of Carthage, a prominent Phoenician settlement located in modern-day Tunisia. These inscriptions suggest that the name was relatively common among the Phoenician population at that time.
In ancient Greek and Roman texts, the name Liviya is occasionally mentioned, indicating its presence in the Mediterranean region during the classical era. However, it is uncertain whether these references directly pertain to the Phoenician name or if they were adapted versions used by Greek or Roman individuals.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Liviya. One of the most famous was Liviya Antonia (c. 35 BC - c. 63 AD), a Roman noblewoman and the second wife of the Roman emperor Claudius. She was known for her political influence and involvement in the imperial court.
Another prominent figure was Liviya Drusilla (c. 16 BC - 28 AD), a Roman empress and the first wife of the Roman emperor Augustus. She played a significant role in the early years of the Roman Empire and was highly respected for her virtue and loyalty.
In the Middle Ages, the name Liviya appeared in various European regions, possibly influenced by the spread of the Roman Empire and its cultural impact. One noteworthy individual was Liviya of Svevia (c. 1095 - 1126), a German noblewoman and the wife of Duke Frederick II of Swabia.
During the Renaissance period, the name Liviya gained popularity among the Italian nobility. A notable example was Liviya Colonna (1490 - 1555), an Italian noblewoman and poet who was highly regarded for her literary works and patronage of the arts.
In more recent times, the name Liviya has been used across various cultures and regions, though its origins can be traced back to the ancient Phoenician civilization and its linguistic roots.
People
Liviya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Liviya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Liviya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Liviya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 205 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Liviya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,671,972 US residents.
Is Liviya a common name?
We classify Liviya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 207 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Liviya most popular?
The single biggest year for Liviya was 2019, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Liviya is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Liviya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Liviya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.