Livana
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "lively" or "full of life".
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Livana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Livana today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Livana births was 2018 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Livana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2018
29 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,787
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Livana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Livana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 68 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Livana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Livana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Livana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Livanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Livana, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Livana
The name Livana is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Liv," which means "to live" or "to exist," and the suffix "-ana," which signifies an action or quality.
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas, the concept of "Liv" or life was deeply revered and celebrated. The name Livana may have been bestowed upon individuals as a symbolic representation of vitality, longevity, and the sanctity of existence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Livana can be found in the ancient Tamil literature of South India, where it was used as a feminine name during the Sangam period, which spanned from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Livana. For instance, Livana Devi was a prominent ruler of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India, during the 11th century. Her reign was marked by patronage of the arts and literature.
In the realm of literature, Livana Mudaliar was a celebrated Tamil writer and poet who lived in the 18th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influential in the Tamil literary tradition.
Another notable figure was Livana Rodrigues, a Brazilian painter and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 2001. She was renowned for her vibrant and expressive works that captured the essence of Brazilian culture and traditions.
In the field of music, Livana Salomao was a renowned Portuguese fado singer who lived from 1925 to 2000. Her soulful voice and interpretations of traditional fado songs earned her widespread acclaim and a dedicated following.
Livana Mitra, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1935 to 2018, was also a prominent figure. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the ancient Indian dance form of Odissi, earning her numerous accolades and recognition.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Livana throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Livana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Livana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Livana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Livana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Livana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Livana a common name?
We classify Livana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Livana most popular?
The single biggest year for Livana was 2018, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Livana is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Livana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Livana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Livana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Livana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Livana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Livana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Livana?
Find out how many people share the name Livana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.