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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the Neva River in Russia; the river name probably from Finnish neva 'bog, marsh'
- Origin
- Russian/Finnish (river name); also Spanish
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- NEE-vuh
Neva is pronounced NEE-vuh. It comes from the Neva River in Russia, and the river's name probably traces back to the Finnish word neva, meaning 'bog' or 'marsh.' The name also appears in Spanish, so it has roots in more than one language.
Meaning & Origin of Neva
Meaning: From the Neva River in Russia; the river name probably from Finnish neva 'bog, marsh'.
Origin: Russian/Finnish (river name); also Spanish.
How to Pronounce Neva
NEE-vuhIPA /ˈniːvə/
Popularity of Neva
Neva peaked at #212 in 1898, when 183 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3726 with 41 babies, so it's a rarely heard name today.
Names Like Neva
These names have followed a similar path to Neva in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Neva mean?
From the Neva River in Russia; the river name probably from Finnish neva ‘bog, marsh’.
How do you pronounce Neva?
Neva is pronounced NEE-vuh (IPA: /ˈniːvə/).
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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