Naveyah
A Hebrew name meaning "beautiful and sweet".
Name Census estimates that about 331 living Americans carry the first name Naveyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naveyah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naveyah births was 2019 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naveyah. 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
331
~ 1 in 1,035,512 Americans
Peak year
2019
25 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,267
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Naveyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naveyah 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 177 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naveyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naveyah 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 Naveyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naveyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Naveyah
The name Naveyah is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It appears to have been created in the late 20th or early 21st century, possibly inspired by the Hebrew name Naveh, meaning "pleasant" or "comfortable." However, there is no definitive record of its exact derivation or cultural roots.
While the name Naveyah lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. Some speculate that its unique sound and unconventional spelling have contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their children.
Despite its modern inception, a few notable individuals have borne the name Naveyah. Naveyah Sanchez, born in 2010, was a child actress who appeared in several television commercials and short films. Naveyah Parris, born in 2012, is a young YouTuber and social media influencer known for her lighthearted content.
Another individual named Naveyah is Naveyah Woodard, a talented artist and illustrator whose works have been featured in various exhibitions and publications. While details about her birth year are scarce, her artistic endeavors have garnered recognition in the contemporary art scene.
It is worth noting that the name Naveyah has also been adopted by a handful of public figures, though their impact on the name's popularity remains uncertain. Naveyah Thompson, born in 1997, is a professional basketball player who has competed in various leagues and tournaments.
Lastly, Naveyah Rodriguez, a musician and songwriter, has contributed to the cultural landscape with her unique blend of genres and styles, even though her precise birth year is not widely documented.
While the name Naveyah may lack an extensive historical background, its modern appeal and unique sound have captured the imagination of parents and individuals alike, paving the way for its continued use and potential to establish a lasting cultural legacy.
People
Naveyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naveyah 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
Naveyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naveyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 331 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naveyah 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 1,035,512 US residents.
Is Naveyah a common name?
We classify Naveyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 334 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naveyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Naveyah was 2019, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naveyah is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Naveyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naveyah 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.
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.