Nivia
NIV-ee-uh
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
560
Peak Year
#26 in 1980
First Recorded
1950
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Possibly a variant of Niamh, an Irish name meaning "bright" or "radiant". It can also be linked to the Latin word "niveus", meaning "snowy".
Nickname Watch
Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Nicknames
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
Want to explore Nivia further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Nivia.
More Names to Explore
View allNora
Irish
Meaning
A short form of Honora or Eleanor, meaning 'honor' or 'light'.
Maeve
Irish
Meaning
An Irish name derived from the Gaelic name 'Medb,' meaning 'intoxicating' or 'she who intoxicates'. In Irish legend, Medb was a warrior queen.
Kennedy
Irish
Meaning
Kennedy is an Irish surname-turned-first name, derived from the Gaelic name Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head'.