Navee
A name of Arabic origin meaning "lofty" or "exalted."
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Navee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Navee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navee births was 2023 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navee. 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.
People living today
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2023
27 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,134
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Navee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Navee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 97 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
Navee 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 Navee 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 Navee
The name Navee is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages that emerged in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh."
In Hindu mythology, Navee is associated with the god Vishnu, who is considered the preserver of the universe in the Hindu trinity. The name symbolizes renewal, regeneration, and a fresh start, reflecting the cyclical nature of life and the universe.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Navee dates back to the 4th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata. This epic poem narrates the story of the Kurukshetra War and the conflict between the Pandava and Kaurava princes.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Navee. One such individual was Navee Kandiah (1940-2020), a Sri Lankan Tamil writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of Sri Lanka. His works often explored themes of identity, social justice, and the Tamil diaspora experience.
Another prominent figure was Navee Paranjyothi (born 1970), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has performed and taught Bharatanatyam, one of the major classical dance forms originating from Tamil Nadu, India. Her performances have been acclaimed for their grace, precision, and innovative interpretations of traditional repertoires.
In the realm of sports, Navee Anand (born 1985) is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab and North Zone. He represented India in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2004 and was known for his aggressive batting style.
Navee Gangopadhyay (1925-1992) was a Bengali poet and essayist from West Bengal, India. His works often explored themes of existentialism, humanism, and the complexities of human relationships. He was awarded the prestigious Ananda Purashkar, one of the highest literary honors in West Bengal, for his contributions to Bengali literature.
Lastly, Navee Radjou (born 1965) is a French-Indian author and business strategist known for his work on frugal innovation and sustainable business practices. He has written several books, including "Frugal Innovation: How to Do More with Less," which explores how companies can create high-quality products and services with limited resources.
People
Navee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navee 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
Navee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navee 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Navee a common name?
We classify Navee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navee most popular?
The single biggest year for Navee was 2023, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navee is about 6 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 Navee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Navee 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 Navee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navee 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 Navee 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 have Navee as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Navee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.