Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Feven since 1993
Babies named Feven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Feven is a rare and meaningful name of Tigrinya origin, meaning 'light' or 'brightness.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and has remained uncommon, with its peak popularity in 2012. As of 2025, it ranks 8,860th nationally, with about 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. The name sees steady, if modest, use, and its trajectory has been stable over recent years. Feven is cherished within Eritrean and Ethiopian communities and is a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with cultural depth and a radiant meaning.
Feven is a name of Tigrinya origin, a language spoken in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. It derives from the word for 'light' or 'brightness,' and is commonly given to girls in Eritrean and Ethiopian communities. The name has seen use in the diaspora, particularly in the United States, since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feve, Fev
Variants: Fevven
Sibling names for Feven
Names that share Feven's style, for a brother or sister.
