Nevaeh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nevaeh is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nevaeh?
Nevaeh is spelled N-E-V-A-E-H. The name has 6 letters.
Nevaeh at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Nevaeh” is “heaven” spelled backward.
- Origin
- Nevaeh is a modern given name noted for its unique spelling as the reverse of the English word “heaven.”
- Pronunciation
- neh-VAY-ah · 3 syllables
Nevaeh Popularity in 2025
Rank#165
Recorded Births1,828
- Girls usage fell 32 places to #165 and recorded 372 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nevaeh Mean?
The name “Nevaeh” is “heaven” spelled backward.
Origin: Nevaeh is a modern given name noted for its unique spelling as the reverse of the English word “heaven.”
How Do You Pronounce Nevaeh?
Pronunciationneh-VAY-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Nevaeh?
- History
- The name Nevaeh became popular in the early 2000s, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Nevaeh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,828 | #165 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,200 | #133 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,342 | #117 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,808 | #96 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,071 | #86 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,132 | #83 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,127 | #89 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,410 | #82 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,623 | #74 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,825 | #73 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,028 | #70 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,264 | #63 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 4,786 | #46 |
| 2013 | Boys | 16 | #5,404 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5,412 | #39 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6,127 | #33 |
When Was Nevaeh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
6,818 recorded births
National rank #31
2010 · Girls
6,446 recorded births
National rank #25
2011 · Girls
6,127 recorded births
National rank #33
2009 · Girls
6,126 recorded births
National rank #34
Where Nevaeh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #57 | 21 |
| MS | #61 | 31 |
| LA | #76 | 46 |
| HI | #78 | 9 |
| AL | #86 | 48 |
| AR | #106 | 26 |
| NV | #108 | 20 |
| NM | #111 | 12 |