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Alivia
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Latin· “variant of Olivia”
- Meaning
- variant of Olivia
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Latin
- Pronunciation
- uh-LIV-ee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #484
- US babies 2025
- 619
- Best rank
- #175 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Alivia
Alivia is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Olivia”.
Alivia is a modern American variant of Olivia, sometimes read as a blend of Alice and Olivia. Olivia itself was used by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night and is usually connected with the Latin oliva, meaning "olive," a long-standing symbol of peace. By swapping the opening O for an A, Alivia keeps the flowing rhythm of the original while standing slightly apart from it. Parents often choose it because they love the sound of Olivia but want a spelling that is less common in a classroom. Liv, Livvy and Allie all work as nicknames, giving the name plenty of range as a child grows.
Popularity over time
Alivia first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #175 in 2010, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 1,833 were named Alivia. In 2025, 619 babies were named Alivia, and it ranked #484 nationally. That is 59% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,330 in 1980, #562 in 2000, #175 in 2010, and #484 in 2025. Of the 34,786 US girls named Alivia since records began, 44% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 11,349 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aniyah, Maggie, Tessa, Cadence, and Malia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alivia ranked highest in West Virginia, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #231 | 7 |
| Arkansas | #232 | 13 |
| Mississippi | #242 | 11 |
| Indiana | #243 | 29 |
| Ohio | #265 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alivia is usually pronounced uh-LIV-ee-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Alivia
A few middle names that flow with Alivia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alivia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alivia mean?
Alivia is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Olivia”.
What is the origin of the name Alivia?
Alivia has modern American and Latin roots. Alivia is a modern American variant of Olivia, sometimes read as a blend of Alice and Olivia.
Is Alivia a popular name?
Yes. Alivia ranked #484 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alivia a boy or girl name?
Alivia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alivia?
Alivia is usually pronounced uh-LIV-ee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings