Neva
4 countries#3296 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neva was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,226 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3296 · peaked in 1920 with 558 births
Most common in: Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
503 births recorded 1923–2022 · currently #572 · peaked in 2022 with 86 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Paris, Val-d'Oise, Haut-Rhin, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
157 births recorded 2003–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
128 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #2073 · peaked in 2021 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
29 births recorded 2005–2023 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Neva’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2538 | — |
| 2007 | #2293 | ↑245 |
| 2008 | #2419 | ↓126 |
| 2009 | #2148 | ↑271 |
| 2010 | #2476 | ↓328 |
| 2011 | #2073 | ↑403 |
| 2012 | #2232 | ↓159 |
| 2013 | #2326 | ↓94 |
| 2014 | #2176 | ↑150 |
| 2015 | #2169 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #2129 | ↑40 |
| 2017 | #2035 | ↑94 |
| 2018 | #2098 | ↓63 |
| 2019 | #2561 | ↓463 |
| 2020 | #2523 | ↑38 |
| 2021 | #2751 | ↓228 |
| 2022 | #2720 | ↑31 |
| 2023 | #2674 | ↑46 |
| 2024 | #3695 | ↓1021 |
| 2025 | #3296 | ↑399 |
Frequently asked questions about Neva
Is Neva a popular name?
Yes — Neva currently ranks #3296 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Neva more common for boys or girls?
Neva is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Neva most popular?
Neva peaked in 1920 in United States, with 558 recorded births that year.
Is Neva rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Neva’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #388 in 1880 to #3296 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Neva?
At least 21,886 babies have been recorded with the name Neva across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Neva popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neva appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Neva?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Neva include Nalia, Neela, Noemie, Payson.
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