Vivi

Vivi is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Vivi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Vivi

Vivi belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Vivi first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3657 in 1950, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 679 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vivi in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#3657 in 1950
Peak year
2024
Babies named Vivi in 2024
37
Total since 1880
679

Vivi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#3534 in 2022
Babies named Vivi in 2025
6
Total since 1996
39

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vivi mean?

The meaning of Vivi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Vivi a boy or girl name?

Vivi is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vivi?

Vivi comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Vivi?

Vivi first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #3657 in 1950, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.