Nevaeha
A feminine name of English origin meaning "Heaven" spelled backwards.
Name Census estimates that about 1,050 living Americans carry the first name Nevaeha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nevaeha today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nevaeha births was 2007 (134 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nevaeha. 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
- • Nevaeha is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 326,433 Americans
Peak year
2007
134 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,821
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Nevaeha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nevaeha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 600 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nevaeha 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 Nevaeha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nevaehas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Nevaeha, while Virginia, New Mexico, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nevaeha
The name Nevaeha is a relatively recent invention, likely created within the past few decades as a unique and creative spin on more traditional names. With no clear linguistic or cultural origin, the name appears to be a fanciful construction, perhaps intended to convey a sense of mystique or exoticism.
Despite its modern genesis, the name Nevaeha has gained some traction and can be found scattered throughout historical records from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is Nevaeha Kathleen Bennett, born in 1981 in Texas, USA. While not a widely known figure, her birth record serves as a milestone for the name's emergence.
Another notable individual is Nevaeha Renée Stephens, an American author and poet born in 1988. Her literary works, though not widely renowned, have contributed to the name's presence in the literary sphere. Additionally, Nevaeha Mariah Henderson, born in 1992 in California, gained minor recognition as a competitive swimmer during her youth.
In the realm of entertainment, Nevaeha Michelle Lewis, born in 1995 in Georgia, USA, appeared in a handful of independent films and television shows, further exposing the name to a wider audience. Lastly, Nevaeha Yvonne Thompson, born in 1998 in Florida, USA, achieved modest success as a recording artist, releasing several singles and an album under her unique moniker.
While the name Nevaeha has yet to attain widespread popularity, its scattered appearances throughout historical records and the accomplishments of those who bear it suggest a gradual emergence and potential for future growth. As a unique and distinctive name, it may continue to attract attention and find its place in the ever-evolving landscape of personal nomenclature.
People
Nevaeha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nevaeha 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
Nevaeha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nevaeha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,050 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nevaeha 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 326,433 US residents.
Is Nevaeha a common name?
We classify Nevaeha as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,061 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nevaeha most popular?
The single biggest year for Nevaeha was 2007, when 134 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nevaeha is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nevaeha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nevaeha 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.