Meba vs Riva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meba

Boy #5,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short form of Mebabasi (my God is reliable)"

Origin: Igbo

Nigerian Igbo West African

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Girl #3,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to bind, captivating (from Rebecca/Rivka)"

Origin: Hebrew Rivka

Jewish Ashkenazi Italian French Israeli

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Meba Rank #5,821

Riva Rank #3,175

Riva is more popular, ranked #3175 vs #5821 for Meba.

Is Meba or Riva more popular?

Riva is more popular, ranked #3175 compared to Meba at #5821 in the United States.

What do Meba and Riva mean?

Meba means "short form of Mebabasi (my God is reliable)" (Igbo origin). Riva means "to bind, captivating (from Rebecca/Rivka)" (Hebrew Rivka origin).

Are Meba and Riva boy or girl names?

Meba is primarily a boy name. Riva is primarily a girl name.