Nevaeh: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced nuh-VAY-uh · 3 syllables
From heaven, spelled backwards. Popular since 2000 when the rock singer Sonny Sandoval gave the name to his baby daughter.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- nuh-VAY-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #165
- US babies a year
- about 2,454 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Nevaeh?
Nevaeh was the #165 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,828 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #165 |
| England & Wales | #110 |
| Scotland | #229 |
| Northern Ireland | #119 |
| Ireland | #120 |
| Canada | #260 |
| Australia | #118 |
How old are people named Nevaeh?
Half of US adults named Nevaeh are older than 20; most are between 18 and 24. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Nevaeh
How do you pronounce Nevaeh?
Nevaeh is pronounced nuh-VAY-uh.
How popular is the name Nevaeh?
Nevaeh was the #165 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,828 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Nevaeh?
Half of US adults named Nevaeh are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 24.