Aviva

At a Glance: Name: Aviva – Meaning: spring, springtime – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-VEE-vah

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Aviva is a Hebrew name meaning 'spring' or 'springtime,' pronounced ah-VEE-vah. You may come across the claim that it means 'springlike, fresh, or dewy,' but the sourced meaning is simply 'spring/springtime' — the fresh and dewy flourishes aren't part of that core meaning. It's been recorded in U.S. baby-name data going back to 1935.

Meaning & Origin of Aviva

Meaning: Spring, springtime.

Origin: Hebrew.

A common claim: Said to mean 'springlike, fresh, or dewy'. Actually: The core meaning is simply 'spring/springtime' — 'fresh' and especially 'dewy' are embellishments not directly supported by the sourced meaning.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Aviva

Phonetic: ah-VEE-vah   IPA: /ɑːˈviːvə/

Popularity of Aviva

Aviva hit its high point in the Social Security data in 2021, ranking #1640 with 127 babies given the name; by 2024 it had eased to #1800, with 111 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1935–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aviva mean?

Spring, springtime. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviva)

How do you pronounce Aviva?

Aviva is pronounced ah-VEE-vah (IPA: /ɑːˈviːvə/).

Is Aviva a popular name right now?

Aviva is near its all-time peak (#1640 in 2021), ranked #1800 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1935–2024.)

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