Aiva Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aiva is a name of Latvian origin, meaning life or living. It has roots in both Latvian and Old Persian languages. The name has evolved from its historical forms to become a modern favorite. It embodies traits of vitality and nobility, with no biblical relevance. Aiva has gained popularity in recent years and is associated with a positive image.
The name Aiva is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aiva has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aiva' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5616th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4292nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aiva' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aiva"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪvə/
Origin
Latvian
Etymology
Aiva is derived from the Latvian word for 'life' or 'living'. It is also associated with the old Persian word 'aiva', meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'.
Meaning
life, living, noble, honorable
Language Evolution
Old Persian: aiva, Latvian: Aiva
Historical Usage
Aiva has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in Latvia and among those who appreciate names with a natural or meaningful essence.
Variants & Derivatives
Aivis, Aivaan
Modern Popularity & Image
Aiva is perceived positively, often associated with vitality and uniqueness. It is considered a modern and elegant name.
Famous People
Aiva Aivazian, a notable Latvian artist
Explore More Aiva Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aiva"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aiva"
"Aiva" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5616th of 35406 | 354 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4292nd of 30306 | 401 |
Regional Popularity of "Aiva" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aiva" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
81.84% 3672nd/4487 |
67.80% 4625th/6822 |
58.80% 3690th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aiva"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aiva" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.