UK girl's name
Aviva
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "spring" or "fresh".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aviva is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aviva popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Aviva. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aviva ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 girls were registered as Aviva.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aviva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Aviva mean?
The name Aviva is a Hebrew name that originated in ancient Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew root word "av," meaning "spring" or "revival." The name is often interpreted as meaning "spring of life" or "fresh life."
Aviva first appeared in Jewish scriptures and texts, where it was used as a symbolic name to represent the renewal and rebirth of the Jewish people after periods of hardship or exile. The name was particularly popular during the time of the Babylonian exile, when Jewish communities were seeking hope and inspiration for a return to their homeland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aviva can be found in the Talmud, a collection of Jewish rabbinic writings compiled between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. In the Talmud, there is a reference to a woman named Aviva who was known for her wisdom and piety.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aviva. One of the most famous was Aviva Raz (1939-2005), an Israeli author and playwright known for her works that explored themes of gender, identity, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Another notable Aviva was Aviva Shalit (1942-2011), an Israeli politician and activist who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) and was a prominent advocate for peace and human rights.
In the realm of academia, Aviva Chomsky (born 1957) is a renowned American historian and professor who has written extensively on topics related to Latin American history, immigration, and social movements.
Aviva Zornberg (born 1944) is a renowned Jewish scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of biblical narratives and midrashic literature.
Lastly, Aviva Ben-Ur (born 1966) is an Israeli historian and professor who has written extensively on the history of Jewish communities in the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aviva, a name that continues to symbolize renewal, vitality, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aviva over time
The chart below shows babies named Aviva registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aviva, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aviva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4866 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4293 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aviva
- 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
Aviva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aviva in the UK right now?
In 2016, Aviva was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aviva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Aviva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aviva?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "spring" or "fresh".
How many people are called Aviva in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Aviva across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.