Neva

Neva: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “snowy”
Origin: Spanish
Say it: NEE-vuh · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

Often explained as from Spanish neva, related to nieve 'snow.' It may also sometimes reflect use of the Russian river name Neva; usage origins can vary.

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How popular is Neva?

202412.3 per million US babies

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Babies named Neva in 202441

2024 rank#3,687 girls

Peak year1898

Total US babies since 188021,179

Neva is steady now but far below its 1898 peak.

Names like Neva

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

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Savannahtreeless plain · Spanish
Catalinapure · Spanish
Amayamother city · Spanish
Ximenameaning uncertain · Spanish
Aitanafrom the Aitana mountain · Spanish
Lolasorrows · Spanish
Amoralove · Spanish

Neva questions

What does the name Neva mean?

Neva means "snowy". It comes from Spanish. Often explained as from Spanish neva, related to nieve 'snow.' It may also sometimes reflect use of the Russian river name Neva; usage origins can vary.

Is Neva a boy or girl name?

Neva is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Neva?

41 US babies were named Neva in 2024. Its peak year was 1898.

How do you pronounce Neva?

Neva is usually pronounced NEE-vuh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.