Viva Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationVEE-vah / ˈviː.vəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: alive; Spanish: lively
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Viva has roots in Latin, where it means 'alive' or 'living.' It is also used in Spanish-speaking cultures, often associated with vibrancy and liveliness. The name reflects a positive and energetic connotation, making it appealing in various contexts. It has been used in literature and music, symbolizing joy and celebration.
Trend Summary
Viva is a less common name in the U.S., with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vivia
International Variants
- Viva (Spanish)
- Vive (French)
Famous people named Viva
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Viva was first seen in the United States in 1880. Viva has ranked as high as #781 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Viva has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Viva (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 20 |
| 1885 | 14 |
| 1886 | 14 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 23 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1893 | 22 |
| 1894 | 40 |
| 1895 | 36 |
| 1896 | 34 |
| 1897 | 36 |
| 1898 | 37 |
| 1899 | 38 |
| 1900 | 35 |
| 1901 | 28 |
| 1902 | 34 |
| 1903 | 30 |
| 1904 | 43 |
| 1905 | 39 |
| 1906 | 38 |
| 1907 | 40 |
| 1908 | 36 |
| 1909 | 30 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 46 |
| 1912 | 53 |
| 1913 | 69 |
| 1914 | 65 |
| 1915 | 81 |
| 1916 | 96 |
| 1917 | 96 |
| 1918 | 89 |
| 1919 | 92 |
| 1920 | 76 |
| 1921 | 103 |
| 1922 | 77 |
| 1923 | 85 |
| 1924 | 74 |
| 1925 | 70 |
| 1926 | 66 |
| 1927 | 64 |
| 1928 | 64 |
| 1929 | 43 |
| 1930 | 62 |
| 1931 | 45 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 45 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 31 |
| 1936 | 41 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1941 | 39 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 20 |