The nameNevaeh
Nevaeh is "heaven" spelled backwards. Invented in the United States around 2000, it quickly became a popular girl's name.
- Girl's name
- American
Meaning
Nevaeh is the word heaven written backwards.
Origin
American, a modern invention.
History
The name took off after the musician Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. named his daughter Nevaeh and appeared with her on MTV in 2000. It was in the American top 100 from 2005 to 2022 and reached 25th place in 2010.
Popularity of the name Nevaeh
Nevaeh in the United States
Nevaeh was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 45,087 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Nevaeh. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Nevaeh in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,711 births a year on average, against 3,603 in the five years before.
Nevaeh in the United Kingdom
Nevaeh was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 4,855 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Nevaeh. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Nevaeh in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 483 births a year.
Sibling names for Nevaeh
Names from the same generation as Nevaeh, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nevaeh mean?
Nevaeh is the word heaven written backwards.
What is the origin of the name Nevaeh?
American, a modern invention.
Is Nevaeh a girl's or a boy's name?
Nevaeh is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Nevaeh?
In 2024, Nevaeh was the 133rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,193 births.
What are good sibling names for Nevaeh?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Brooklyn, Lilly, Addison and Peyton for a sister, Jayden, Landon, Brayden and Brody for a brother.