Nava Girl

Popularity: #885 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNAH-vah / /ˈnɑː.və/

Hebrew; Native American

Meaning

Hebrew: 'to be pleasant'; Native American: 'a sound of water'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, the name Nava is often associated with beauty and pleasantness. Among Native American tribes, names related to nature and water are common, reflecting the importance of these elements in their cultures. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States. It is sometimes used in modern contexts to evoke a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.

Trend Summary

Nava has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

NiaNoraNovaNadiaNessaNyla

Variants

  • Navah

International Variants

  • Nava (Spanish)
  • Nava (Hindi)

Famous people named Nava

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Fictional characters named Nava

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nava was first seen in the United States in 1923. Nava has ranked as high as #1298 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Nava has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nava (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 14
50%
CA 8
29%
NJ 6
21%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19236
19285
19295
19676
19727
19765
19779
19805
19829
19835
198411
19856
19867
19879
19886
198910
199011
19928
19935
199414
199510
199610
19978
199818
199911
200016
200118
200220
200324
200417
200530
200633
200734
200837
200942
201053
201144
201257
201354
201453
201570
201665
201758
201877
201977
202069
202164
202267
202378
202465