The nameLyvia
Lyvia is a form of Livia, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Livia comes from a Roman family name, linked to the Latin lividus, "bluish".
Origin
Latin, through Livia, wife of the emperor Augustus.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Lyvia rose in the 2010s and peaked around 2020, notably in Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popularity of the name Lyvia
Lyvia in France
Lyvia was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 645 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Lyvia. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Lyvia in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 105 births a year on average, against 87 in the five years before.
Lyvia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyvia mean?
Livia comes from a Roman family name, linked to the Latin lividus, "bluish".
What is the origin of the name Lyvia?
Latin, through Livia, wife of the emperor Augustus.
Is Lyvia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyvia is a girl's name.