Neve Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEV / /nɛv/Irish; Latin
Meaning
bright; snow
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Neve is derived from 'niamh', meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', often associated with the mythological figure Niamh of the Golden Hair. In Latin, it relates to 'nieve', meaning 'snow', symbolizing purity and freshness.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Niamh
- Neva
- Nevah
International Variants
- Neve (Italian)
- Nieve (Spanish)
- Niamh (Irish)
Famous people named Neve
Neve Campbell — actress.
Neve Shulman — filmmaker.
Fictional characters named Neve
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Neve was first seen in the United States in 1996. Neve has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Neve has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Neve (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 47 |