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Aviva
GirlHebrew· “springtime”
- Meaning
- springtime
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-VEE-vuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,595
- US babies 2025
- 131
- Best rank
- #1,595 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Aviva
Aviva is a Hebrew name that means “springtime”.
Aviva comes from Hebrew aviv, meaning spring, the season of renewal, and in the Hebrew calendar aviv also refers to the ripening of barley in spring. The name became popular in the modern Hebrew revival and in Jewish communities worldwide, where it is valued for its hopeful, fresh meaning. Aviva has a lively, three-syllable sound and is easy to say in many languages. Aviv also appears in the name of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, usually translated as hill of spring.
Popularity over time
Aviva first appears in US Social Security records in 1935. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,595, and its highest count, 131 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,662 in 1950, #2,016 in 1980, #4,091 in 2000, #2,732 in 2010, and #1,595 in 2025. Of the 3,685 US girls named Aviva since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 705 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Hadassa, Lenna, Blakeleigh, Serene, and Sedona.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aviva ranked highest in New Jersey, Maryland, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #582 | 13 |
| Maryland | #740 | 6 |
| New York | #765 | 21 |
| Massachusetts | #893 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #938 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aviva is usually pronounced uh-VEE-vuh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-va”.
Middle names for Aviva
A few middle names that flow with Aviva: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aviva
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aviva mean?
Aviva is a Hebrew name that means “springtime”.
What is the origin of the name Aviva?
Aviva has Hebrew roots. Aviva comes from Hebrew aviv, meaning spring, the season of renewal, and in the Hebrew calendar aviv also refers to the ripening of barley in spring.
Is Aviva a popular name?
Not especially. Aviva ranked #1,595 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aviva a boy or girl name?
Aviva is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aviva?
Aviva is usually pronounced uh-VEE-vuh. 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