Nevah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the name Neva.
Name Census estimates that about 262 living Americans carry the first name Nevah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nevah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nevah births was 2007 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nevah. 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 Nevah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
262
~ 1 in 1,308,223 Americans
Peak year
2007
22 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,739
Tracked since 2003
Census
Nevah in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 548 people with the first name Nevah, which placed it at #19,346 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,346
National first-name rank
People counted
548
548 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
33.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nevah
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nevah is Black at 33.0%. The next largest groups are White (31.6%) and Hispanic (23.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nevah described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nevah at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American33.0% · 181
- White31.6% · 173
- Hispanic or Latino23.2% · 127
- Two or more races5.8% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 16
Popularity
Nevah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nevah 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 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nevah 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 Nevah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nevahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nevah
The given name Nevah originates from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent between the 2nd millennium BCE and the 4th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," meaning "new" or "fresh," suggesting a connection to renewal, beginnings, and vitality.
In the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology, the name Nevah finds resonance with the concept of rebirth and the cyclical nature of existence. It is believed to have been associated with deities and celestial beings symbolizing regeneration and the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nevah can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it was primarily used as a descriptive term or an epithet rather than a personal name. However, over time, it evolved into a popular given name among the Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Nevah was a celebrated philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. Nevah Pandita, renowned for his treatises on metaphysics and spirituality, made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his era, leaving an indelible mark on Hindu thought and literature.
In the realm of literature, Nevah Devi, a renowned poetess of the 16th century, gained widespread acclaim for her eloquent verse and profound insights into the human condition. Her works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and the divine, continue to inspire readers to this day.
Another historical figure of note was Nevah Rao, a valiant warrior and military leader who lived during the 17th century. His bravery and strategic acumen were instrumental in defending his kingdom against foreign invaders, earning him a place in the annals of Indian history.
In the field of arts and culture, Nevah Govinda, an accomplished dancer and choreographer of the 18th century, left an indelible mark on the classical Indian dance form of Kathak. Her innovative choreographies and graceful movements captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers to follow in her footsteps.
Lastly, Nevah Chandra, a pioneering scientist and astronomer of the 19th century, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the cosmos. His meticulous observations and calculations aided in the advancement of astronomical knowledge and paved the way for future discoveries.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nevah, a name steeped in cultural significance and associated with renewal, beginnings, and the eternal cycle of life.
People
Nevah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nevah 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
Nevah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nevah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nevah 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 1,308,223 US residents.
Is Nevah a common name?
We classify Nevah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nevah most popular?
The single biggest year for Nevah was 2007, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nevah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nevah in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 548 people with the name Nevah, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,346 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nevah in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nevah?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nevah leans strongly female. 521 people counted with this name were female (96.3%), compared with 20 male bearers (3.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nevah?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nevah is Black at 33.0%. The next largest groups are White (31.6%) and Hispanic (23.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nevah most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Nevah in the 2020 Census, accounting for 33.0% (181 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Nevah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nevah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nevah 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 Nevah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nevah 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 Nevah 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.
How many people have Nevah as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.