Boy · #7,002 in 2026

Ziv

Current Rank
#7,002
Peak Rank
#4,934 (2017)
Total Babies
257
5-Yr Trend
-7%
2024
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#15243
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Ziv

Ziv first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 19 Zivs were born — ranking #4,934 that year. As of 2026, Ziv ranks #7,002 for baby boys with 11 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 257 Zivs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ziv

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ziv is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Zev
  • Zaw
  • Zav
  • Xuv
  • Sieve
  • Sive
  • Siv
  • Civ
  • Cive
  • Syv
  • Sciv
  • Zing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ziv

What does the name Ziv mean?
Ziv is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ziv in 2026?
In 2026, Ziv ranks #7,002 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Ziv most popular?
Ziv reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #4,934 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ziv most popular?
Ziv has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ziv.
Is Ziv a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ziv is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ziv?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ziv include Phelix, Aarik, Rayson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ziv

Ziv is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 257 births in the dataset. Ziv's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,934. Use the chart and map above to compare Ziv's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.