Declining since 2011, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Navaeh since 2001
Babies named Navaeh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 568 |
| 2010s | 746 |
| 2020s | 314 |
Meaning & origin
Navaeh is a modern invention derived from spelling the word 'heaven' backward. First recorded in U.S. data in 2001, it rose quickly in popularity, reaching its peak in 2010 when it ranked higher than in subsequent years. As of 2025, the name ranks 4,265th with an incidence of 1 in 48,705 births. Since 2011, its usage has been on a downward trajectory. The name is most frequently recorded in Texas, among other states. As a reverse spelling, Navaeh carries no historical or linguistic baggage, making it a distinctly contemporary choice that appealed to parents seeking a name with spiritual resonance but a modern twist.
Navaeh is a respelling of Nevaeh, itself formed by spelling the English word 'heaven' backward. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the early 21st century and gained popularity rapidly. It is a modern invention with no historical or etymological roots beyond this reverse construction.
Where Navaeh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Navi, Vae, Nay
Variants: Nevaeh
Sibling names for Navaeh
Names that share Navaeh's style, for a brother or sister.
