Alive or living
Derived from the Latin word 'vivus', Viva is a short, energetic name that literally translates to 'alive'. It was used occasionally in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and carries a spirited, celebratory connotation.
Less common today
Viva isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,560 in 2025.
Warhol superstar and actress born Janet Susan Mary Hoffmann
Australian actress known for Spartacus
English musician and gymnast
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
