Nayvee
A Tagalog given name meaning "sailor" or "seaman".
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the first name Nayvee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nayvee today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nayvee births was 2023 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nayvee. 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 Nayvee with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
193
~ 1 in 1,775,929 Americans
Peak year
2023
42 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,526
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Nayvee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nayvee 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 151 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
Nayvee 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 Nayvee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nayvees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Nayvee, while Texas, Ohio, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nayvee
The name Nayvee is an ancient name with roots in the Mesopotamian region, dating back to around 2500 BCE. It is believed to have originated from the Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human history. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "na'ibu," which means "to call" or "to summon."
In ancient Sumerian culture, names were often chosen based on their meanings and were believed to hold significant power and influence over an individual's life and destiny. The name Nayvee was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be effective communicators or leaders, capable of commanding attention and rallying others.
One of the earliest known references to the name Nayvee can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the ancient city of Ur, which records the birth of a child with this name around 2300 BCE. This tablet is currently housed in the British Museum in London.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nayvee. One of the earliest was Nayvee of Lagash, a Sumerian ruler who reigned in the city-state of Lagash around 2200 BCE. He is known for commissioning several important building projects, including the construction of a grand temple dedicated to the god Ningirsu.
Another famous bearer of the name was Nayvee the Philosopher, a Greek scholar who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a student of Socrates and is credited with writing several influential treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.
In the 12th century CE, there was a Nayvee who served as a court poet and advisor to the Abbasid Caliph Al-Muqtadi in Baghdad. His poetry and writings were highly regarded during his lifetime and played a significant role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist and architect named Nayvee di Piero della Francesca (1415-1492) gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the development of linear perspective in art. His works, including the famous fresco cycle in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, are celebrated for their innovative use of perspective and their ability to create a sense of depth and realism on flat surfaces.
In more recent history, Nayvee Kouritzin (1922-2010) was a Canadian author and poet who wrote extensively about the experiences of immigrants and the challenges of assimilating into a new culture. Her works, such as the poetry collection "Songs of the Newcomers," were widely acclaimed and helped to shed light on the struggles and resilience of immigrant communities.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Nayvee. While the name may not be as common today, its ancient origins and rich cultural significance continue to make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots.
People
Nayvee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nayvee 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
Nayvee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nayvee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 193 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nayvee 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 1,775,929 US residents.
Is Nayvee a common name?
We classify Nayvee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nayvee most popular?
The single biggest year for Nayvee was 2023, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nayvee is about 5 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 Nayvee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nayvee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nayvee 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 Nayvee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nayvee 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 Nayvee 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 Americans are named Nayvee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.