6 names whose roots carry the sense of life, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava | Life; bird | 7,739 | |
| Vivian | Alive | 3,367 | |
| Zoe | Life | 5,659 | |
| Zoey | Life | 3,433 | |
| Eve | Life; to breathe | 577 | |
| Ava-Rose | Life, and rose | 71 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.