How Many People Are Named Viva?

Complete statistics for the name Viva: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Viva
Very Rare
Latin

Viva means 'alive' in Latin, making it a vibrant choice. Only 906 people named Viva live in the US today, which means 1 in 364,430 Americans have this name. The majority of Viva's are over 60, reflecting its classic roots.

~141
Living in US
1 in 2,350,704
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Alive
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Energetic Passionate Vibrant
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,801
Worldwide Bearers
#65,298
Global Rank
🇳🇵 Nepal
165
🇵🇰 Pakistan
143
🇰🇭 Cambodia
127
🇿🇦 South Africa
100
🇰🇼 Kuwait
95
🇳🇬 Nigeria
94
🇨🇳 China
85
🇧🇷 Brazil
79
🇯🇲 Jamaica
78
🇵🇹 Portugal
74

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
906 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
220
Would be under 30 (6%)
244
Would be 30–60 (7%)
3,112
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 3,576 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
5
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Viva Through the Generations

Viva peaked in popularity in 1921 with 103 births, but its usage has been very rare since then. Today, there are only 906 people named Viva in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Viva was more popular among older generations, and now it's experiencing a resurgence as a classic, old-school name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arkansas 120
Texas 83
Tennessee 78
Oklahoma 73
Missouri 65
Iowa 51
Alabama 44
Michigan 34
Ohio 25
Kentucky 13

✨ Similar Names to Viva

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Viva's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Viva

How Many People Have the Name Viva?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 141 people in the United States currently share the name Viva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Viva a Common or Rare Name?

Viva is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Viva Mean?

Viva means "alive" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Viva in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Viva Most Popular?

The name Viva reached peak popularity in 1921, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Viva?

Approximately 141 people named Viva live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 141. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,350,704 Americans.

Is Viva a rare name?

Viva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans has this name.

What does the name Viva mean?

Viva means "alive" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Viva more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Viva are male and 100% are female.

When was Viva most popular?

Viva peaked in 1921 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US141
All-Time Births141
1 in X1 in 2,350,704
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1921
World Rank#65,298
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.