Nivi
MeaningGreenlandic girl's name · Greenlandic
Nivi is a Native American girl name meaning “Greenlandic girl's name”, with Greenlandic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationNivi peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Nivi you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nivi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNivi first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2017–2025
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About the name Nivi
Nivi is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “Greenlandic girl's name”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Nivi
What does the name Nivi mean?
Nivi means “Greenlandic girl's name” and comes from Greenlandic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aviaja (“Greenlandic girl's name”).
What is the origin of the name Nivi?
Nivi is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greenlandic. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Nivi a boy or girl name?
Nivi is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Nivi.
How popular is the name Nivi?
Nivi ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #8,138. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,521 places.
What names are similar to Nivi?
If you like Nivi, you might also like Aviaja.
What should I know before naming my baby Nivi?
Nivi is a Native American girl name meaning “Greenlandic girl's name”, with Greenlandic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.