What does the name Neva mean?

Neva is a girl name of Spanish origin: snow.

When was the name Neva most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Neva peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Neva?

Names similar to Neva in origin and style include Iva, Verna, Elma, Vega, Brisa.

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Neva

girl name

Origin

Spanish

Syllables

Peak era

1890s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

snow

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1890s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Neva peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

65 people · the #55,639 first name in Brazil · median age 61

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Neva

Iva Verna Elma Vega Brisa Nora

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