Navey
A feminized variant of the Hebrew name Naveh, meaning "dweller" or "homestead".
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the first name Navey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Navey today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navey births was 2022 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navey. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Navey with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
172
~ 1 in 1,992,758 Americans
Peak year
2022
34 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,382
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Navey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Navey 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 127 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
Navey 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 Navey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naveys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Navey
The name Navey is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. Its roots lie in the Sanskrit language, spoken in the Indian subcontinent, where it was likely derived from the word "navya," meaning new or fresh.
In the early days of Hinduism, the name Navey was often associated with the concept of rebirth and renewal, as it symbolized the idea of starting anew or embracing a fresh perspective. This spiritual connotation made it a popular choice for parents who wished to imbue their children with a sense of hope and optimism.
One of the earliest known references to the name Navey can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. However, it was not until the medieval period that the name gained wider recognition and usage.
During the reign of the Gupta Empire in India, between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the name Navey was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Navey Gupta, a renowned scholar and poet who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature.
As the centuries passed, the name Navey spread beyond the borders of India, finding its way into other cultures and regions. In the 12th century, a Persian philosopher and mystic named Navey al-Din Razi gained fame for his writings on metaphysics and the nature of existence.
The name also made its mark in the annals of European history. In the 16th century, a French explorer named Navey de Gama was among the first Europeans to establish trade routes with India, paving the way for cultural exchange between the two regions.
Another notable figure was Navey Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. His bravery and strategic brilliance earned him a place in the history books, and his name became synonymous with valor and determination.
As time progressed, the name Navey continued to appear throughout various cultures and contexts. In the 19th century, an American author named Navey Hawthorne wrote novels that explored themes of morality and human nature, cementing his place in the literary canon.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the name Navey throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world in their own way. While the name may have evolved and taken on different meanings across cultures, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich tapestry of ancient traditions and spiritual beliefs.
People
Navey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navey 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
Navey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navey 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 1,992,758 US residents.
Is Navey a common name?
We classify Navey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navey most popular?
The single biggest year for Navey was 2022, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navey 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 Navey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Navey 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 Navey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navey 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 Navey 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 share the name Navey?
Want to know how many Americans are named Navey? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.