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SHAHR-luht
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Livia
GirlLatin· “from the Roman family name Livius”
- Meaning
- from the Roman family name Livius (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- LIV-ee-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #820
- US babies 2025
- 332
- Best rank
- #667 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Livia
Livia is often said to mean “from the Roman family name Livius”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Latin roots.
Livia is the feminine form of Livius, the name of an old Roman family. Its origin is uncertain; it is sometimes linked to the Latin lividus, meaning "bluish," but this is not established. The most famous bearer is Livia Drusilla, the wife of Emperor Augustus and one of the most powerful women of ancient Rome. Today Livia is often seen as a shorter cousin of Olivia, though the two names have different origins. It has a sleek, classical sound, and Liv is a crisp nickname. The name feels both ancient and modern.
Popularity over time
Livia first appears in US Social Security records in 1906. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #667 in 2014, and the most babies received it in 2018, when 430 were named Livia. In 2025, 332 babies were named Livia, and it ranked #820 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,128 in 1920, #2,498 in 1950, #3,038 in 1980, #1,464 in 2000, #831 in 2010, and #820 in 2025. Of the 10,236 US girls named Livia since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,291 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Milena, Nala, Joelle, Liv, and Kairi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Livia ranked highest in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #238 | 24 |
| Connecticut | #432 | 7 |
| New York | #489 | 35 |
| New Jersey | #520 | 15 |
| Minnesota | #528 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Livia is usually pronounced LIV-ee-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Livia
A few middle names that flow with Livia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Livia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Livia mean?
Livia is often said to mean “from the Roman family name Livius”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Livia?
Livia has Latin roots. Livia is the feminine form of Livius, the name of an old Roman family.
Is Livia a popular name?
Yes. Livia ranked #820 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Livia a boy or girl name?
Livia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Livia?
Livia is usually pronounced 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