US Popularity:5763
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Olive; Blue; Envious; Lioness
Livy is a baby girl name, with a multitude of meanings! Often used as a familiar form of the classic Latin name Olivia, Livy means “olive.” However, its Latin roots also lead to the name Livius, which means both “blue” and “envious.” Alternatively, some sources also say that Livy has origins in Hebrew, where it derives from Livia or Liviya and means “lioness.” With all these very different meanings, you and baby can decide what resonates most with you. And, no matter what, you can be sure that baby Livy will o-love their new name!

Livy Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Livy is currently #5763 in U.S. births
Girl:Livy is currently #2204 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5763
in 2022
+ 1953
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 206

  • Behind the Name, Livy (1), November 2020

  • Behind the Name, Livius, June 2019

  • Behind the Name, Olivia, June 2023

  • Behind the Name, Livy (2), November 2020

  • Name Doctor, Livia

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