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

Ziv is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Ziv most popular?

Ziv reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 19 births that year. It is currently ranked #9854 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ziv?

Ziv is currently ranked #9854 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 236 babies since 1985.

Ziv

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#9854▼ 3643in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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Ziv is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'brightness' or 'light' — from the Hebrew ziv, radiance or splendor. In the Hebrew Bible, Ziv was the ancient Hebrew name for the month of April-May (the second month of the religious year), the month when the Temple of Solomon was begun.

With 236 recorded U.S. births, Ziv has a clean, minimalist elegance. It is primarily used in Israeli and Jewish American communities, where its ancient calendrical significance and brilliant meaning make it a name that radiates light from its very first letter.

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Popularity Over Time

Ziv was #6974 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9854, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ziv
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	53	#8140	▼
2010s	103	#8607	▲
2000s	64	#10332	▲
1990s	11	#10152	▲
1980s	5	#7585	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(27 years, 1985–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ziv
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9854	-7 (-46.7%)
2023	15	#6211	+4 (36.4%)
2022	11	#7757	+1 (10.0%)
2021	10	#8155	+1 (11.1%)
2020	9	#8725	+1 (12.5%)
2019	8	#9743	-5 (-38.5%)
2018	13	#6695	-6 (-31.6%)
2017	19	#5108	+12 (171.4%)
2016	7	#10733	-4 (-36.4%)
2015	11	#7485	+4 (57.1%)
2014	7	#10708	-4 (-36.4%)
2013	11	#7534	+5 (83.3%)
2012	6	#12266	-6 (-50.0%)
2011	12	#7004	+3 (33.3%)
2010	9	#8794	+1 (12.5%)
2009	8	#9859	-1 (-11.1%)
2008	9	#9011	+2 (28.6%)
2007	7	#10914	+1 (16.7%)
2006	6	#12042	-5 (-45.5%)
2004	11	#6974	+5 (83.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ziv as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Ziv has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2024.

#17639

Current rank

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Ziv be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ziv is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #9854. As a girl's name, it ranks #17639.

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Ziv, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1985–2024) · Methodology

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