Livia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Livia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Livia?
Livia is spelled L-I-V-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Livia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Livia is derived from the Latin word “lividus”, which means “bluish” or “envious.”
- Origin
- Livia is a feminine given name that is historically associated with ancient Rome.
- Pronunciation
- LIV-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Livia Popularity in 2025
Rank#819
Recorded Births332
- Girls usage rose 20 places to #819 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Livia Mean?
Livia is derived from the Latin word “lividus”, which means “bluish” or “envious.”
Origin: Livia is a feminine given name that is historically associated with ancient Rome.
How Do You Pronounce Livia?
PronunciationLIV-ee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Livia?
- History
- The name Livia appears in Roman historical records, including its use by Livia Drusilla, the wife of Emperor Augustus, which contributed to its recognition.
Livia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 332 | #819 |
| 2024 | Girls | 322 | #839 |
| 2023 | Girls | 334 | #825 |
| 2022 | Girls | 312 | #892 |
| 2021 | Girls | 366 | #776 |
| 2020 | Girls | 334 | #814 |
| 2019 | Girls | 368 | #760 |
| 2018 | Girls | 430 | #680 |
| 2017 | Girls | 386 | #733 |
| 2016 | Girls | 400 | #712 |
| 2015 | Girls | 393 | #724 |
| 2014 | Girls | 428 | #666 |
| 2013 | Girls | 362 | #748 |
| 2012 | Girls | 374 | #742 |
| 2011 | Girls | 365 | #755 |
| 2010 | Girls | 324 | #827 |
| 2009 | Girls | 322 | #864 |
| 2008 | Girls | 288 | #942 |
| 2007 | Girls | 250 | #1,048 |
| 2006 | Girls | 229 | #1,097 |
| 2005 | Girls | 266 | #932 |
| 2004 | Girls | 254 | #948 |
| 2003 | Girls | 230 | #1,003 |
| 2002 | Girls | 191 | #1,104 |
When Was Livia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
430 recorded births
National rank #680
2014 · Girls
428 recorded births
National rank #666
2016 · Girls
400 recorded births
National rank #712
2015 · Girls
393 recorded births
National rank #724
Where Livia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #235 | 24 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| NY | #481 | 35 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |
| OR | #548 | 6 |
| FL | #571 | 31 |
| MD | #600 | 8 |