Livia is a distinctive choice, ranked #625 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Livia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#625
US Rank #836
About the Name Livia
Livia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 88 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #340 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Livia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #836 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Livia
Unlikely. With around 62 UK babies named Livia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Livia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Livia has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 88 places in the last five years. Its peak was #340 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Livia is more popular in the UK (#625) than in the US (#836). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Livia include: Livia Pelin — Livia Pelin is a Romanian luger.; Livia Klausová — Livia Klausová is a Slovak-born Czech economist who was the First Lady of the Czech Republic from 2003 to 2013 as wife of the President Václav Klaus.; Livia Zita — Livia Zita is a Hungarian voiceover actress and rock singer, best known for her work with the Danish heavy metal band King Diamond, with which she has....
Livia ranks #836 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
62
UK babies named Livia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 88 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Livia
Likely around 1 other Livia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Livia
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Livia Klausová is a Slovak-born Czech economist who was the First Lady of the Czech Republic from 2003 to 2013 as wife of the President Václav Klaus. From 2013 to 2018 she served as the Czech Republic's ambassador to Slovakia.
Livia Zita is a Hungarian voiceover actress and rock singer, best known for her work with the Danish heavy metal band King Diamond, with which she has performed as a guest musician in studio recordings and as a backing vocalist in live performances since 2003.