Aviv

Aviv - A very unique male name

Aviv appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3095. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aviv and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aviv? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aviv. The baby boy name Aviv was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3010 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aviv peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 2491.

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Aviv is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aviv is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,790 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,234.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aviv is where you live.

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Aviv origin and meaning

Hebrew

Spring, fresh, young barley — from aviv

Aviv is the Hebrew word for spring, and for the fresh, young barley of springtime, used as a name in Israel and in Jewish families elsewhere. It has been in the American data since 1991 and peaked in 2021.

Attested etymology

Aviv is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aviv, pop culture references for the name Aviv and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aviv

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aviv, sorted by popularity.

Avi / Abe / Ayub / Abhay / Ayoub / Avyay / Ab / Ayyub / Abie / Ava /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Aviv

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aviv a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aviv?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-VEEV · /ɑːˈviːv/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aviva — The feminine form, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Aviv Geffen — Israeli musician (b. 1973) Contemporary

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

A fresh, seasonal Hebrew name with a bright sound and a clear meaning.

Worth knowing

• Aviv is unisex in Israel, and English speakers may stress the first syllable instead of the second.