Riva vs Meba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riva

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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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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Riva Rank #3,175

Meba Rank #5,821

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

Is Riva or Meba more popular?

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

What do Riva and Meba mean?

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

Are Riva and Meba boy or girl names?

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