Rising since 2018, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaveah since 2012
Babies named Kaveah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Kaveah is a modern girls' name that first appeared in U.S. data in 2012, reflecting a growing trend of inventive, melodic names. It saw a rank of 6,838 and an incidence of 1 in 100,454 in 2025, with its peak year being 2024. The name has been rising steadily since 2018, indicating increasing appeal among parents seeking distinctive yet accessible-sounding names. While its etymology is uncertain, Kaveah fits a style popularized by similar-sounding names like Nevaeh and Kailani. No states reported concentrated use, suggesting a broad but low-level adoption across the country. As a recent coinage, it carries no historical or cultural baggage, making it a blank canvas for a child's identity.
Kaveah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of names like Kaveh (Persian origin) or Kavya (Sanskrit), or a creative combination of sounds fashionable in contemporary American naming. No traditional derivation has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kavi, Kae, Veah
Sibling names for Kaveah
Names that share Kaveah's style, for a brother or sister.
