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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ziva — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ziv|Zivaan
HebrewGirl↓ Fading

Ziva

ZEE-vuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1432
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#1432
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 27
Peak rank
#1254 in 2020
5yr change
-109 ranks
Birth frequency
4.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1432 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Ziva

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1432

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-109 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew OriginModernShort2-syllableMelodicRising PopularityFeminineBright EnergyContemporary
Character
radiant energyfierce intelligencebold confidencevibrant spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Ziva is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1432 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -109 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1432 · rare
Ziva at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'radiant' or 'brilliant.' Also Sanskrit origin meaning 'life' or 'living,' symbolizing vitality and luminosity.
Language root:Hebrew · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#1254 in 2020
5yr change:-109 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Ziva David (NCIS)
Fictional Character
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ziva illustration
Name Intelligence
Ziva · Overview
Summary

Ziva is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1432 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Ziva carries a soft, ethereal, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 109 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ziva.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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