UK girl's name
Zeeva
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the splendor" or "brilliance".
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.
Zeeva is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zeeva popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Zeeva. 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
- • Zeeva ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Zeeva.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zeeva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Zeeva mean?
The name Zeeva is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jiva," which means "life" or "soul." The name can be traced back to the Vedic period, which dates from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Zeeva can be found in the Upanishads, which are ancient Hindu philosophical texts. In these texts, the concept of "jiva" is discussed in relation to the idea of the individual soul and its connection to the divine.
In the 8th century CE, there was a famous Indian scholar and philosopher named Zeeva Gosvami, who wrote extensively on the Vedanta philosophy. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.
Another notable figure with the name Zeeva was Zeeva Shankar, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the area of trigonometry.
In the 12th century, there was a Sanskrit poet named Zeeva Goswami, who was renowned for his devotional poetry dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna. His works are still widely studied and recited in many parts of India.
During the 16th century, a Hindu philosopher named Zeeva Nath Kaviraj gained prominence for his writings on the Vedanta philosophy. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
Throughout history, the name Zeeva has been associated with spiritual seekers, philosophers, and scholars in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the name carries a rich cultural and philosophical significance rooted in the ancient Sanskrit tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zeeva over time
The chart below shows babies named Zeeva registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 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 Zeeva, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zeeva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zeeva 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 | #5634 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5674 | 9 | 3 |
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- Zoya 4,523
- Zuzanna 4,231
- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zeeva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zeeva in the UK right now?
In 2023, Zeeva was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zeeva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Zeeva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zeeva?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the splendor" or "brilliance".
How many people are called Zeeva in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Zeeva across the 5 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.