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Riven

Pronunciation: [ r-IHV-uhn ]

Girl Name #5,525 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Riven is a girl name, recorded for 23 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-IHV-uhn.

Parents who love the name Riven often also consider Rita, Rilla, Rillie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,525
Total SSA Count
23

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Riv Riy Rivie

Also a Boy Name

Riven is also used as a boy name, ranked #3748.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riven

Is Riven a boy or girl name?
Riven is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5525. As a boy name, it is ranked #3748. Riven is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Riven?
Riven is pronounced r-IHV-uhn.
How popular is the name Riven?
Riven is currently ranked #5525 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Riven?
Common nicknames for Riven include Riv, Riy, and Rivie.
Is Riven a common or rare name?
Riven is an uncommon name, ranked #5525 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Riven

Riven is a girl name .

Is Riven a boy or girl name? Riven is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,525 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,748. Riven is more commonly used as a boy name.

Riven is currently ranked #5,525 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Riven include Riv, Riy, and Rivie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Riven 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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