Rivera
Pronunciation: [ r-ihv-EHR-uh ]
Rivera is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,257 in the US, popular nicknames include Riv, Riy, and Rivie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rivera first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 11 babies have been named Rivera in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rivera is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #38,257 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,257
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rivera
Rivera is a girl name .
Rivera is currently ranked #38,257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rivera include Riv, Riy, Rivie, and Riveie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rivera include River, Riverlynn, Riverlyn, Rivers, Riverlee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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