Liv

Meaning of Liv

Liv means "life". It's a short and sweet name that emphasizes the joy of being alive.

Liv has Norse roots — browse every Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Liv

After ranking as high as #665 in 2020, Liv has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Liv

• Liv Tyler
  Actress (Lord of the Rings)
• Liv Ullmann
  Norwegian actress and director
• Liv Hewson
  Australian actress
• Liv Boeree
  Professional poker player, science communicator
• Liv Morgan
  Professional wrestler

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Questions about the name Liv

What does the name Liv mean?

Liv means liv means "life". it's a short and sweet name that emphasizes the joy of being alive, and it comes from Norse origins.

Is Liv a boy's or a girl's name?

Liv is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Liv?

Liv did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Liv most popular?

Liv peaked at #665 in 2020.