Nivea Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIV-ee-uh / ˈnɪviəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: snow; English: soft
Historical & Cultural Background
Nivea is derived from the Latin word 'niveus,' meaning 'snowy' or 'white.' The name is also associated with the popular skincare brand Nivea, which was established in the early 20th century. This brand has contributed to the name's recognition in modern culture. Nivea is primarily used as a feminine name.
Trend Summary
Nivea has seen limited popularity in the U.S. and is not commonly used as a given name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nive
- Niv
International Variants
- Nivée (French)
Famous people named Nivea
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nivea was first seen in the United States in 1975. Nivea has ranked as high as #1229 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Nivea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nivea (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 92 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 78 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 15 |