Ziv Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ziv means 'brilliance' or 'radiance' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Ziv
Ziv is a Hebrew name meaning 'brilliance' or 'radiance'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'ziv', which means 'light' or 'brightness'. The name is often given to boys and girls born during the Jewish month of Iyar, which corresponds to April and May. Ziv is a name that represents positivity, optimism, and the ability to bring light into the lives of others.
Popularity of the Name Ziv
The popularity for the name Ziv peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,206 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Ziv had the most male births in 2017 with 19, which ranked number 4,929 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Ziv has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%. Among males, Ziv has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ziv
- 20 Year Trend of Ziv: 83.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Ziv: 83.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ziv: 83.33%
Popularity of Ziv by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ziv. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ziv in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ziv is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ziv
- Total Births of Ziv: 12 (6.25%)
- Male Births of Ziv: 12 (6.25%)
Given the upward trend of Ziv over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.25% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Ziv have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.25%.