Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Neiva since 1988
Babies named Neiva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Neiva is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, a year that also marked its peak usage. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208 nationally, with roughly 1 in every 267,878 newborns receiving the name. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never entering widespread use. Its origins remain uncertain; while it may be a creative respelling of the Irish name Neve (from Niamh), it could also be inspired by geographical names such as the Neiva River in Colombia. Given its low frequency and recent vintage, Neiva is best understood as a contemporary coinage with no deep historical roots. No top states have recorded significant usage.
Neiva first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, likely as a modern coinage or borrowing. It may be a respelling of Neve (from Irish Niamh, meaning 'bright') or inspired by place names such as Neiva, a city in Colombia. Its recent emergence and lack of clear historical derivation place it among contemporary invented or adapted names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nei, Neiva
Sibling names for Neiva
Names that share Neiva's style, for a brother or sister.
