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Nava

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Pronounced NAV-a /ˈnæv.æ/Medium

Meaning: BeautifulMedium

In 30 seconds: Nava is a Hebrew name meaning 'beautiful'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningBeautiful
U.S. rank (2025)#2231 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,511

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drawn from Hebrew, Nava simply means beautiful, a clear and graceful meaning. It is a compact, two-syllable name that wears its sense lightly, with no older spellings listed here.

American actress Nava Mau, known for Baby Reindeer, gives the name a current, visible presence, and its soft sound fits well among modern Hebrew choices.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nava is 'beautiful', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Nava — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nava Mau (1992–present)
    American actress, known for Baby Reindeer.

If you like Nava…

Noa— a related short Hebrew girl's name with a similar feel
Maya— shares Nava's soft, two-syllable Hebrew-friendly sound
Yael— another Hebrew girl's name with a gentle, modern feel
Tova— a Hebrew name also meaning something good, close in spirit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nava mean?

Nava is usually explained as meaning 'beautiful' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Nava?

It's commonly said NAV-a /ˈnæv.æ/.

Is Nava a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nava is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nava?

In 2024, Nava ranked #2677 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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