Rivera
ri-VEHR-uh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
16
Peak Year
#6 in 2023
First Recorded
1914
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Rivera is a Spanish surname that means 'riverbank' or 'river'. It evokes natural imagery and flowing movement.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Geraldine Rivera
American actress and television host.
Cristina Rivera-Garza
Mexican writer and academic.
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