UK girl's name
Alyvia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "life" or "alive".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alyvia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alyvia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 11 births.
This profile covers 80 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 90 living people in the UK are called Alyvia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alyvia ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 11 girls were registered as Alyvia.
- • Alyvia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 90 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alyvia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
11 births
Estimated living
90
2026
Meaning
What does Alyvia mean?
The name Alyvia is a relatively modern name, having emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a feminine variant of the name Alvin, which itself is derived from the Old English name Aelfwine. Aelfwine is composed of the elements "aelf," meaning "elf," and "wine," meaning "friend."
While the name Alyvia does not have a long history or clear cultural origins, its connection to the Old English name Aelfwine suggests it may have roots in Anglo-Saxon cultures. However, the precise origins and meaning of the name Alyvia are not well-documented.
There are no known historical references to the name Alyvia in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from birth records and census data from the late 20th century onwards.
As Alyvia is a relatively new name, there are not many notable historical figures who have borne this name. However, here are five individuals with the first name Alyvia:
1. Alyvia Alyn Lind (born 2007) is an American child actress known for her roles in television shows such as "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings" and "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina."
2. Alyvia Hawken (born 1984) is a Canadian actress and filmmaker, best known for her work in the independent film industry.
3. Alyvia Joy Mills (born 2009) is an American child actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The Walking Dead."
4. Alyvia Smith (born 1993) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for her work in the pop and R&B genres.
5. Alyvia Kaplan (born 1990) is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand "Everlane."
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Alyvia, there may be limited historical information and notable figures associated with it compared to more traditional and long-standing names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alyvia over time
The chart below shows babies named Alyvia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alyvia, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyvia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alyvia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4093 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3728 | 52 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4708 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Alyvia is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Alyvia. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Alyvia ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Alyvia in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
3 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
Related
Names similar to Alyvia
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alyvia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alyvia in the UK right now?
In 2023, Alyvia was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Alyvia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 11 babies registered as Alyvia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alyvia?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "life" or "alive".
How many people are called Alyvia in the UK?
A total of 80 babies have been registered as Alyvia across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Alyvia most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Alyvia ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.