Neva
Neva is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Snowy, or referring to the Neva River in Russia.
Origin and history
Neva has multiple origins; in Spanish it is related to the word for snow, while in Russian contexts it is associated with the Neva River. Historically popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, it remains a rare and vintage name choice today.
Popularity in the United States
21,220 babies in the United States have been named Neva since 1880. It ranks #1028 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.3 %)
- MO (6.9 %)
- OK (6.9 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 375 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,125 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,432 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,454 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,294 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,990 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,830 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,766 |
| 1960-1970 | 950 |
| 1970-1980 | 535 |
| 1980-1990 | 353 |
| 1990-2000 | 286 |
| 2000-2010 | 633 |
| 2010-2019 | 851 |
| 2020-2029 | 346 |
Famous people named Neva
- Neva Gerber: Actress
- Neva Patterson: Actress
Fun facts
- Neva experienced its highest popularity in the United States between the late 1880s and 1920s.
- The name shares its spelling with the Neva River, a major river flowing through Saint Petersburg, Russia.