#8742024 rank
2017peak year
6,181babies named Liv since 1880
▼ 29%5-year trend
Liv popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Liv mean?
From the Old Norse 'hlíf', meaning 'shelter' or 'protection', later associated with the Norwegian word 'liv' (life). Also serves as a short form of Olivia in modern use.
OriginScandinavian
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Liv
Same era, same vibe — if you like Liv, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Livs
- Liv Tyler, actress
- Liv Ullmann, actress
Spellings & variants
OliviaLive
What do you think of Liv?
Would you use it for your child?
How does the popularity feel right now?
Not sure yet?
Tell the genie what you like — style, letter, vibe — and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.
Open the name generator 🧞