UK girl's name
Liviana
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "fair" or "beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Liviana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Liviana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Liviana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Liviana. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Liviana ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Liviana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Liviana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Liviana mean?
The name Liviana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Livius. It can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the Livii were a prominent patrician family known for their contributions to politics, literature, and military affairs.
The name Liviana likely emerged as a feminine form of the masculine name Livius, which itself is believed to be derived from the Latin word "livere," meaning "to be envious" or "to be bluish." This connection suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a pale or bluish complexion.
In ancient Roman texts, the name Liviana is mentioned as the name of a few notable women from the Livian family. One of the earliest recorded instances is Liviana, the wife of the Roman emperor Claudius, who lived in the 1st century AD. She was known for her beauty and influence within the imperial court.
Another historical figure bearing the name Liviana was a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 2nd century AD. She was the daughter of Appius Annius Atilius Bradua, a prominent senator, and was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and support of the arts.
In the medieval period, the name Liviana appears to have been used primarily in Italian and Spanish contexts, likely influenced by the Roman roots of the name. One notable bearer was Liviana Patrizi Naro Malaspina, an Italian noblewoman and poet who lived in the 16th century and was known for her literary works.
During the Renaissance, the name gained popularity among the Italian nobility, and several women of note bore the name Liviana. One such example is Liviana Primavera, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and was renowned for her intricate religious artworks.
In more recent centuries, the name Liviana has continued to be used, though less frequently than in its heyday. Notable bearers include Liviana Lecompte, a 19th-century French author and educator, and Liviana Palmieri, an Italian writer and journalist who lived in the early 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Liviana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Liviana 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Liviana
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Liviana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Liviana in the UK right now?
In 2011, Liviana was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Liviana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Liviana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Liviana?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "fair" or "beautiful".
How many people are called Liviana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Liviana across the 1 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.