Nevaeh
From heaven, spelled backwards.
Every Nevaeh since 1997 — 98,924 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nevaeh
Nevaeh is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #165 in 2025 with 1,828 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 98,924 American babies have been named Nevaeh. Its peak came in 2007, when 6,856 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nevaeh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nevaeh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,828 | #165 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,200 | #133 | 5 | #13,652 |
| 2023 | 2,342 | #117 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,808 | #96 | 9 | #8,788 |
| 2021 | 3,071 | #86 | 6 | #11,729 |
| 2020 | 3,132 | #83 | 7 | #10,276 |
| 2019 | 3,127 | #89 | — | — |
| 2018 | 3,410 | #83 | — | — |
| 2017 | 3,623 | #74 | 5 | #13,676 |
| 2016 | 3,825 | #73 | 6 | #11,732 |
| 2015 | 4,028 | #70 | 9 | #8,515 |
| 2014 | 4,264 | #63 | 6 | #11,711 |
| 2013 | 4,786 | #46 | 16 | #5,566 |
| 2012 | 5,412 | #39 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6,127 | #33 | 18 | #5,135 |
| 2010 | 6,446 | #25 | 16 | #5,661 |
| 2009 | 6,126 | #34 | 27 | #3,890 |
| 2008 | 6,112 | #34 | 36 | #3,203 |
| 2007 | 6,818 | #31 | 38 | #3,067 |
| 2006 | 5,956 | #43 | 45 | #2,646 |
| 2005 | 4,560 | #69 | 56 | #2,176 |
| 2004 | 3,181 | #104 | 35 | #2,940 |
| 2003 | 2,300 | #145 | 31 | #3,092 |
| 2002 | 1,699 | #189 | 29 | #3,163 |
| 2001 | 1,199 | #266 | 27 | #3,296 |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,772 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nevaeh mean?
From heaven, spelled backwards.
How popular is the name Nevaeh in 2025?
Nevaeh ranked #165 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,828 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nevaeh?
98,924 babies have been named Nevaeh in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nevaeh most popular?
Nevaeh peaked in 2007, when 6,856 newborns received the name.
Is Nevaeh a boy or girl name?
Nevaeh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nevaeh rising or falling?
Nevaeh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.