Holding steady.
Popularity of Nevia since 1937
Babies named Nevia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nevia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1937, but it has never cracked the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice. Its peak year came in 2005, when it saw its highest recorded usage. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic spikes or declines. Although its exact meaning is uncertain, Nevia may be a variant of Neva (associated with the Russian word for snow) or a feminine form of the Italian surname Nevio. Its modern sound and distinctive feel have attracted occasional use in the 2000s and beyond.
Nevia is likely a modern coinage or a variant of names like Neva (derived from Russian for 'snow' or from the river Neva) or a feminine form of the Italian surname Nevio. It has seen occasional use in the United States since the 1930s, with a peak in the 2000s, though it remains rare.
“Nevia” around the world
Where Nevia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nev, Via, Nevi
Sibling names for Nevia
Names that share Nevia's style, for a brother or sister.
