Declining since 2004, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Nivea since 1975
Babies named Nivea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 532 |
| 2010s | 456 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Nivea first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975 and saw a surge in popularity, peaking at rank 9457 in 2003 before entering a steady decline. In 2025, approximately 1 in 160727 girls received the name, reflecting its rarity. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend since 2004, with no recorded top states, indicating broad but thin geographic spread. Nivea is an example of a modern brand-inspired name, though its direct derivation from Latin 'niveus' (snow-white) gives it a softer, feminine quality. Its rarity and gentle sound appeal to parents seeking a name that feels both contemporary and delicate.
Nivea first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, coinciding with the global popularity of the Nivea skincare brand, founded in 1911 by Beiersdorf. The brand's name comes from the Latin adjective 'niveus' (snow-white), reflecting the cream's white color. However, the direct influence of the brand on the name is uncertain, and Nivea may be a modern coinage inspired by similar feminine endings like -ea. Its usage peaked in 2003, then declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niv, Veva
Sibling names for Nivea
Names that share Nivea's style, for a brother or sister.
