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Ziva

Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ziva: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2011.

Ziva carries a radiant meaning, deriving from the Hebrew word for "brilliance" or "light," though it also has Slavic roots where it means "alive" or "living." The name gained widespread recognition through the popular television series *NCIS*, whose character Ziva David, a Mossad officer turned NCIS agent, brought it into the public eye. Real-life bearers include Israeli actress Ziva Rodann, best known for her 1950s Hollywood roles. While no major places are named after a Ziva, the name shares its luminous root with the Hebrew male name Ziv. In Scotland, Ziva has quietly appeared in birth records since the early 2000s, reflecting a broader trend toward short, vibrant international names.