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Nevaya

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "new and fresh".

Name Census estimates that about 306 living Americans carry the first name Nevaya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nevaya today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nevaya births was 2011 (28 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Nevaya. 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

306

~ 1 in 1,120,112 Americans

Peak year

2011

28 babies that year

Average age

13

years old

2024 SSA rank

#10,822

Tracked since 2003

Popularity

Nevaya: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Nevaya 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 171 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

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Decades

Nevaya 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 Nevaya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s09797
2010s0171171
2020s04141

Origin

Meaning and history of Nevaya

The name Nevaya has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, an Indo-Aryan language that traces its roots back to the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means new or young, symbolizing freshness, novelty, and renewal.

The earliest known reference to the name Nevaya can be found in the sacred Hindu texts known as the Vedas, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these ancient scriptures, the name is associated with the concept of regeneration and the cycle of life, embodying the idea of rebirth and the promise of new beginnings.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Nevaya was a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was known for his contributions to the field of metaphysics and his insightful teachings on the nature of existence and the human condition.

Another notable figure in history with the name Nevaya was a powerful queen who ruled over a vast empire in the southern regions of India during the 9th century CE. She was celebrated for her wisdom, benevolence, and commitment to the arts and cultural advancement.

In the 12th century, a renowned poet and mystic named Nevaya gained widespread acclaim for his poignant verses that explored the depths of human emotion and the spiritual quest for enlightenment. His works have been widely studied and admired throughout the ages.

The name Nevaya also appears in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, a prominent military leader and strategist named Nevaya played a pivotal role in several decisive battles, earning him a place in the annals of history.

Lastly, in the 18th century, a influential scholar and social reformer named Nevaya worked tirelessly to promote education and advocate for the rights of the underprivileged. His efforts and teachings left a lasting impact on society, and he is remembered as a pioneer in the pursuit of social justice.

People

Nevaya + last name combinations

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FAQ

Nevaya: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Nevaya?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 306 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nevaya 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 1,120,112 US residents.

Is Nevaya a common name?

We classify Nevaya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 309 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Nevaya most popular?

The single biggest year for Nevaya was 2011, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nevaya is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Nevaya a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nevaya 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.

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