How Many People Are Named Ziva?

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

Ziva
Very Rare
Hebrew

Ziva means 'radiant' in Hebrew, making it a shining choice for parents. Only 1 in 124,676 Americans are named Ziva, highlighting its very rare status among female names. With most people named Ziva being under 30, it's clear this is a name for the modern generation.

~2,647
Living in US
1 in 124,676
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiant
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, symbolizing someone who can inspire others and achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,861
Worldwide Bearers
#234,402
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,647
🇮🇱 Israel
24
🇫🇷 France
18
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
18
🇹🇭 Thailand
15
🇩🇰 Denmark
14
🇸🇪 Sweden
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
10
🇦🇺 Australia
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,647 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
2,628
Would be under 30 (98%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
41
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 2,669 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Ziva Through the Generations

Ziva, a name that's been rising in popularity since its peak in 2011 with 192 births, stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape. The majority of those named Ziva are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents. As of today, there are 2,647 people named Ziva living in the United States, with only 41 individuals over the age of 60, suggesting that Ziva is indeed a name of the current era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 239
Texas 201
Florida 154
New York 133
Pennsylvania 111
Ohio 93
New Jersey 83
Georgia 73
North Carolina 71
Illinois 65

✨ Similar Names to Ziva

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ziva's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Ziva

How Many People Have the Name Ziva?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,647 people in the United States currently share the name Ziva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 124,676 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ziva a Common or Rare Name?

Ziva 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 Ziva Mean?

Ziva means "radiant" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ziva Most Popular?

The name Ziva reached peak popularity in 2011, with 192 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 Ziva?

Approximately 2,647 people named Ziva live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,669. That works out to roughly 1 in 124,676 Americans.

Is Ziva a rare name?

Ziva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 124,676 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ziva mean?

Ziva means "radiant" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ziva more male or female?

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

When was Ziva most popular?

Ziva peaked in 2011 with 192 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 US2,647
All-Time Births2,669
1 in X1 in 124,676
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2011
World Rank#234,402
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.