What origin is the name Riva?

Riva comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Riva a popular name?

Riva is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Riva does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Riva?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Riva — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Riva

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Riva

Riva

Girl

french

2 syllables

Riva is a french girl's name meaning "A French name meaning from the shore or riverbank. It describes one who lives near the edge of a body of water.".

Parents who choose Riva pick a girl name from the french tradition, meaning "A French name meaning from the shore or riverbank. It describes one who lives near the edge of a body of water.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A French name meaning from the shore or riverbank. It describes one who lives near the edge of a body of water.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Riva

Very rare in US records

What does Riva mean?

Riva is a girl name of french origin meaning "A French name meaning from the shore or riverbank. It describes one who lives near the edge of a body of water.".