Navae
A feminine name meaning "grace" or "blessing" in Hebrew and Aramaic origins.
Name Census estimates that about 89 living Americans carry the first name Navae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Navae today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navae births was 2023 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Navae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
89
~ 1 in 3,851,172 Americans
Peak year
2023
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,266
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Navae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Navae from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Navae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Navae
The given name Navae has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture known for their art, architecture, and language. Navae is derived from the Etruscan word "navai," which translates to "new" or "fresh." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon newborns or those starting a new chapter in their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Navae can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions from the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were typically found on tombs and monuments, indicating that the name held significance in the Etruscan society. Unfortunately, not much is known about the specific individuals who bore this name during that time.
The name Navae also appears in some ancient Roman texts, as the Etruscans had a significant influence on the Roman culture. One notable figure from this period was Navae Quintus, a Roman philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE. His writings on ethics and virtue were widely respected during his time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Navae resurfaced in various European regions, although its usage was relatively rare. One recorded example is Navae de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of religious orders.
During the Renaissance period, the name Navae gained some popularity among the artistic and intellectual circles of Italy. Navae Boccaccio, an Italian painter born in 1460, was known for his stunning frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout Florence.
In the 17th century, Navae Galilei, the nephew of the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He was born in 1612 and worked extensively on the study of conic sections and their applications.
As the name Navae is relatively uncommon, there are not many other notable figures bearing this name in recorded history. However, its Etruscan origins and linguistic meaning suggest that it was once a cherished name associated with new beginnings and fresh starts.
People
Navae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Navae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 89 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,851,172 US residents.
Is Navae a common name?
We classify Navae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 90 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navae most popular?
The single biggest year for Navae was 2023, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navae is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Navae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Navae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Navae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Navae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Navae?
You can see how many people share the name Navae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.