Nea Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-uh / /ˈniːə/Greek; Scandinavian
Meaning
Greek: 'new'; Scandinavian: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Nea is associated with new beginnings and fresh starts. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Scandinavian countries. It is often used as a diminutive or variant of names like Nea or Neaera.
Trend Summary
The name Nea has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nia
- Neah
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Nia (Welsh)
Famous people named Nea
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Fictional characters named Nea
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nea was first seen in the United States in 1932. Nea has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Nea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nea (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |