Tiva
Origin uncertain, possibly related to the Hebrew name Tivka meaning "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Tiva. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiva today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiva births was 1975 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiva. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tiva. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1975
7 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,958
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Tiva: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiva from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Tiva remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiva 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 Tiva 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 Tiva
The name Tiva originates from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to have its roots in the Vedic period of ancient India, which was characterized by the composition of the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
In Sanskrit, the name Tiva is derived from the word "tivra," which means "intense" or "fierce." This suggests that the name might have been associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and intensity. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these traits or who were born under auspicious circumstances that were deemed intense or remarkable.
While the name Tiva does not appear to have been mentioned in any major ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various historical records and literature throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of ancient Indian literature that dates back to the 3rd century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiva. One such figure was Tiva Gupta (1020-1090 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. Another was Tiva Bhatta (1450-1520 CE), a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet who authored numerous works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy.
In more recent times, Tiva Nair (1897-1968) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of underprivileged communities.
Among other notable figures with the name Tiva were Tiva Sharma (1910-1986), a prominent Indian filmmaker and actor known for his work in Hindi cinema, and Tiva Kapoor (1935-2012), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize traditional Indian dance forms on the global stage.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have contributed to the rich tapestry of history and culture associated with the name Tiva. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, the name has transcended its linguistic roots and has been embraced by various cultures and communities over the centuries.
People
Tiva + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiva as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiva: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiva?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiva 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Tiva a common name?
We classify Tiva as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiva most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiva was 1975, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiva is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiva a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiva 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.