
The short answer
Viviana is a feminine name used in Italian and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Vivianus (see Vivian). Saint Viviana (also known as Bibiana) was a Roman saint and martyr of the 4th century." It ranked #331 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Vivianus (see Vivian). Saint Viviana (also known as Bibiana) was a Roman saint and martyr of the 4th century. The entry lists its usage as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Ancient Roman.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Viviana ranked #331 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #331 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viviana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Viviana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Vivianus.
Is Viviana a popular name?
Viviana ranked #331 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Viviana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Viviana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Viviana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.