Riva
- Pronunciation
- [Ri-va]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- From The Shore
- Origin
- French
Riva Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,577 baby girls have been named Riva. The name peaked in 2023 with 57 US births that year (rank #2967). In 2024, ranked #3203 nationally — 236 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Riva
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Riva births are: New York (229), California (54), New Jersey (15).
Other French-Origin Names Like Riva
If you like Riva's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Riva's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Riva
Variant Forms
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Compare Riva to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Riva against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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