The nameNeva
Neva is a short girl's name, rising sharply in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Turkish
Meaning
Its meaning depends on its origin. In Turkish, neva evokes melody. It is also the name of the river of Saint Petersburg.
Origin
Turkish, or taken from a place name.
History
Found in France from the 1920s but very rare, Neva grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Neva
Neva in France
Neva was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 590 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Neva. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Neva in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 104 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neva mean?
Its meaning depends on its origin. In Turkish, neva evokes melody. It is also the name of the river of Saint Petersburg.
What is the origin of the name Neva?
Turkish, or taken from a place name.
Is Neva a girl's or a boy's name?
Neva is a girl's name.