Riva
- US rank
- #3,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,973 in 1953
41 babies were named Riva in the US in 2025. It has climbed 903 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Riva you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,216 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Riva, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Riva would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRiva first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1953, when it reached #1,973.
- Then vs nowRiva is 3.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 39,216.
- TrendRiva has climbed 903 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,645. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Riva
Riva is a girl name of French and Hebrew origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-iva”. US birth records list Riva for girls from 1910 to 2025, in 99 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #1,973 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,645, with 41 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.7 | 269,542 girls |
| 1920s | 4.3 | 231,481 girls |
| 1930s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 300,300 girls |
| 1950s | 8.1 | 123,001 girls |
| 1960s | 6.8 | 146,843 girls |
| 1970s | 7.4 | 135,501 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,493 girls |
| 1990s | 9.7 | 102,775 girls |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 122,699 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,857 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,841 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Riva
What is the origin of the name Riva?
Riva has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Riva a boy or girl name?
Riva is a girl name.
How popular is the name Riva?
Riva ranked #3,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#1,973).