Is Nieves a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Nieves is commonly used as a Unisex name.

Nieves Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationNEE-vez / ˈnje.βes

Spanish

Meaning

snow

Historical & Cultural Background

Nieves is a Spanish name derived from the word for 'snow'. It is often associated with the Virgin of the Snow, a title for the Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition. The name is more commonly used for girls in Spanish-speaking countries but can also be given to boys. It reflects a connection to nature and purity.

Variants

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International Variants

Nieves (Spanish)

Famous people named Nieves

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Fictional characters named Nieves

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Sibling Suggestions

Diego Mateo Santiago Javier Luis Carlos

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nieves was first seen in the United States in 1913. Nieves has ranked as high as #869 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Nieves has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nieves (1993)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1913	5
1914	6
1916	8
1918	5
1919	9
1920	5
1921	15
1922	7
1923	9
1924	12
1925	14
1926	9
1927	10
1928	12
1929	12
1930	10
1931	5
1932	11
1933	9
1935	12
1936	5
1937	8
1938	12
1939	7
1941	5
1942	9
1943	7
1944	11
1945	8
1946	7
1947	9
1948	11
1949	8
1950	13
1951	6
1952	11
1953	5
1955	7
1956	7
1957	6
1958	7
1959	8
1960	5
1961	9
1963	8
1964	10
1966	5
1967	8
1968	5
1969	10
1970	11
1971	6
1972	8
1973	7
1974	5
1975	6
1976	6
1977	5
1978	6
1980	7
1981	5
1982	10
1983	7
1985	7
1986	6
1989	8
1991	8
1992	6
1993	10
1994	6
1995	5
1996	5
1999	5
2002	5
2006	6
2007	7