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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Riva — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Riv|Rivaan
LatinGirl↓ Fading

Riva

REE-vuh · 2 syllables

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#3203
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#3203
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#2967 in 2023
5yr change
-236 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3203 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Riva

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3203

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-236 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureLatin RootWaterGirl2-syllableRareModernShortFlowingInternational
Character
flowing gracespirited energyindependent strengthnatural beautyadventurous soul
STRONG
High confidence

Riva is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3203 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -236 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3203 · very rare
Riva at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'rivus' meaning 'river' or 'stream'. A concise name evoking flowing water and natural movement.
Language root:Latin · Italian
Peak rank:#2967 in 2023
5yr change:-236 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Riva Shayne
Soap opera character (One Life to Live)
Similar Sound
RevaReevaRiaRiyaVeraRivera
Similar Style
IvyAriaMiraNoraLenaIris
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Riva
IvyIrisOlive◈LunaSage◈Maya◈ClaraLena
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Riva · Overview
Summary

Riva is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3203 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Riva carries a soft, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 236 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
riva.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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