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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Heaven
- Origin
- American (modern coinage, reverse spelling of 'heaven')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- neh-VAY-ah
Nevaeh is a modern American girl's name created by spelling "heaven" backward, and that reversal is exactly where its meaning comes from. It's pronounced neh-VAY-ah, and unlike most names, it wasn't passed down from an older language or tradition — it's a recent coinage. SSA records for the name go back to 1997.
Meaning & Origin of Nevaeh
Meaning: Heaven.
Origin: American (modern coinage, reverse spelling of 'heaven').
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Nevaeh
neh-VAY-ahIPA /nəˈveɪə/
Popularity of Nevaeh
Nevaeh peaked in 2010, when it ranked #25 with 6,441 babies given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #133, with 2,193 babies — still well used, but off its high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Nevaeh mean?
Heaven. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nevaeh?
Nevaeh is pronounced neh-VAY-ah (IPA: /nəˈveɪə/).
Is Nevaeh a popular name right now?
Nevaeh peaked at #25 in 2010 and is ranked #133 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)
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