Nivetha
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "sincerity, simplicity, or virtuousness".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nivetha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nivetha today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nivetha births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nivetha. 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 Nivetha with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nivetha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#17,656
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Nivetha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nivetha 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 Nivetha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nivetha
Nivetha is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "niveda," which means "prayer" or "offering." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Vedic texts, where it was used as a term for a ritualistic offering made to the gods.
The name Nivetha has been in use for centuries, particularly in the southern regions of India, such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is associated with Hindu religious and cultural traditions, often given to girls with the hope that they will embody the virtues of devotion and spiritual dedication.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nivetha can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. These texts frequently mention the concept of "niveda" as a means of surrendering one's ego and offering oneself to the divine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nivetha. One of the most famous was Nivetha Sannidhi (1720-1790), a renowned Indian composer and scholar who made significant contributions to Carnatic music. Her compositions, known as "kritis," are still widely performed and revered in South Indian classical music circles.
Another prominent Nivetha was Nivetha Nagarajan (1905-1985), an Indian social reformer and women's rights activist. She fought tirelessly for the empowerment of women and played a crucial role in establishing several educational institutions and organizations dedicated to women's upliftment.
In the realm of literature, Nivetha Pathak (1923-2011) was a celebrated Indian novelist and short story writer. Her works, often exploring themes of human relationships and societal issues, earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
Nivetha Nandakumar (born 1989) is a contemporary Indian actress who has made her mark in various regional film industries, including Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema. Known for her versatile performances and strong on-screen presence, she has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.
Lastly, Nivetha Menon (born 1994) is a prominent Indian model and actress who has appeared in several successful Tamil and Telugu films. Her natural beauty and acting talents have earned her a significant following, and she is considered one of the most promising young talents in the South Indian film industry.
People
Nivetha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nivetha 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
Nivetha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nivetha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nivetha 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nivetha a common name?
We classify Nivetha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nivetha most popular?
The single biggest year for Nivetha was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nivetha is about 23 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 Nivetha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nivetha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nivetha 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 Nivetha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nivetha 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 Nivetha 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 people are called Nivetha?
Find out how many people have the name Nivetha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.