The baby name Kivah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KIV-uh (IPA: /ˈkɪvə/).
Kivah is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Kivah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KIV-uh (IPA: /ˈkɪvə/).
Kivah is Irish in Origin.
Kivah is a modern cross-cultural given name with two main etymological paths. As a stylized spelling of Keeva/Kiva, it traces to Irish Caoimhe (pronounced KEE-va), from Old Irish caomh 'gentle, kind, beautiful.' Alternatively, Kivah can function as a streamlined form of Hebrew Akivah/Akiva, the Aramaic diminutive of Yaakov (Jacob), traditionally glossed as 'supplanter' or 'heel.' The terminal -h mirrors common Anglicized transliterations and lends a softer visual balance.
The name is rare in historical records and rises chiefly in late 20th-21st century usage across the Anglophone world and Jewish communities, often chosen for its crisp sound and multicultural resonance. It is unisex, leaning feminine when linked to Caoimhe and masculine in the Akiva lineage. Variants and relatives include Keeva, Keiva, Kiva, Caoimhe, Akiva, and Akivah. Parents may read its meanings as 'gentle/beautiful' or, via the Jacob family of names, 'supplanter.'
Kivah is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
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