Rising since 2017, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Navey since 2013
Babies named Navey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Navey is a recently coined name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 2013. It has seen modest growth in use, with a trajectory described as rising since 2017. Its peak year so far was 2022. Despite its novelty, the name has not cracked the top 5,000 most popular names, remaining a rare choice for parents seeking a modern, vowel-rich sound. The name's similarity to established names like Navy and Nava gives it a familiar feel, but its origins are most likely a contemporary invention rather than a traditional name with deep roots.
Navey first appeared on the U.S. naming records in 2013 and is likely a modern coinage or respelling. It may derive from the word 'navy' or from the Hebrew name Nava, meaning 'pleasant' or 'beautiful,' but there is no clear evidence for a traditional etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Navi, Vey
Sibling names for Navey
Names that share Navey's style, for a brother or sister.
