Livya is a name of Hebrew origin that means "God is my oath." It is also associated with the ancient city of Libya, which was named after the Berber tribe that inhabited it. The name Livya has been popular among Jews for centuries and has been adopted by other cultures as well. In some cases, Livya is considered a feminine form of the name Levi, which means "attached" or "joined.
The name Livya has seen a steady but fluctuating presence in the United States over the past decade and a half. In 2005, there were 5 babies named Livya, followed by a slight increase to 8 births in 2008. The number of newborns with this name then dipped to 6 in both 2010 and 2012 before rising again to 6 in 2015. Most recently, in 2018, the number of babies named Livya fell slightly to 5.
Over this span of time, from 2005 to 2018, a total of 44 babies were named Livya in the United States. This demonstrates that while not extremely popular, the name Livya has maintained a consistent presence among new parents' choices for their daughters during this period.