Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname from Spanish."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Rivera" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Spanish.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~16 people named Rivera in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Rivera is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 22.
Rivera is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 16 people in the United States are named Rivera. The name peaked in 2023 with 6 recorded uses.
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