Ziva

Female

Meaning

brilliance; splendor

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈziːvə/

Traits associated with the name Ziva:

Dogs named Ziva tend to be loving. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Ziva?

Naming your dog Ziva suggests that you are a fan of the popular television show NCIS, as Ziva is a character on the show. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for strong female characters and are likely a fan of strong female role models.

Is Ziva a good dog name?

Ziva has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ziva isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,587
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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Ziva is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Ziva was, in the past month, the 3192nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Ziva is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ziva was viewed 54 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Ziva's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ziva is most adored in Connecticut, New Mexico and New Hampshire.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Delaware and Illinois.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ziva.

Ziva is found in these categories:

exotic dog names
exotic

Originating from Hebrew, this moniker channels foreign intrigue and NCIS fame.

Dog names like Ziva:

Increasing, Surplus
God is gracious
Sophia; wise
mankind
Brilliance and intelligence.
Earth/Land
Ziva dog name meaning

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Pilar (Lima, Peru)
I have my dog with that name ZIVA and she is very intelligent and loving
November 25, 2022 ◆ Translated

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