Heart
Liev is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Lev, meaning heart. It is a traditional Jewish name that has gained international recognition primarily through the fame of actor Liev Schreiber. In some Slavic contexts, it is also associated with the name Lev, which means lion.
Less common today
Liev isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,301 in 2016.
Tony Award-winning actor and director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
