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soh-FEE-uh
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Viviana
GirlLatin, Italian· “alive, lively”
- Meaning
- alive, lively
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- vih-vee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #331
- US babies 2025
- 928
- Best rank
- #331 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Viviana
Viviana is a Latin and Italian name that is usually said to mean “alive, lively”.
Viviana comes from the Latin name Vivianus, generally derived from vivus, alive. It is used in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, and it is related to Vivian and Vivienne. In Arthurian legend a Lady of the Lake is sometimes called Viviane or Vivien, and Viviana is occasionally linked to her. The name has a lively, musical rhythm with its repeated V and open vowels. It feels romantic and warm, and the nicknames Vivi and Viv are affectionate and modern.
Popularity over time
Viviana first appears in US Social Security records in 1908. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 47 different years, starting in 1979. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #331, and its highest count, 928 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,381 in 1920, #4,305 in 1950, #794 in 1980, #392 in 2000, #485 in 2010, and #331 in 2025. Of the 27,268 US girls named Viviana since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,967 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lorelai, Navy, Mira, Malani, and Anaya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Viviana ranked highest in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #158 | 10 |
| Arizona | #170 | 38 |
| Colorado | #184 | 33 |
| California | #199 | 169 |
| New Jersey | #210 | 40 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Viviana is usually pronounced vih-vee-AH-nuh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with V and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Viviana
A few middle names that flow with Viviana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Viviana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viviana mean?
Viviana is a Latin and Italian name that is usually said to mean “alive, lively”.
What is the origin of the name Viviana?
Viviana has Latin, Italian, and Spanish roots. Viviana comes from the Latin name Vivianus, generally derived from vivus, alive.
Is Viviana a popular name?
Yes. Viviana ranked #331 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Viviana a boy or girl name?
Viviana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Viviana?
Viviana is usually pronounced vih-vee-AH-nuh. 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