Neva

At a Glance: Name: Neva – Origin: place name (Neva River, Russia) – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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Neva traces back to the Neva River in Russia. You might see it claimed that the name means 'snow,' echoing the Spanish word 'nieve' — but that's not backed up by Wiktionary, and the river is the only documented root. If you like a name with a clear geographic origin rather than a symbolic meaning, Neva fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Neva

Origin: place name (Neva River, Russia).

A common claim: Neva is often said to mean 'snow,' as if related to the Spanish word 'nieve' Actually: There's no reliable evidence that this name means that. The documented root for Neva is the Neva River.

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Neva

Neva hit its high point back in 1898, ranking #212 with 183 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen far off that pace, landing at #3726 with just 41 uses.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Neva mean?

Neva is often said to mean ‘snow,’ as if related to the Spanish word ‘nieve’ There’s no reliable evidence that this name means that. The documented root for Neva is the Neva River.

Is Neva a popular name right now?

Neva peaked at #212 in 1898 and is ranked #3726 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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