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Navah

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How to Pronounce Navah

Pronounced nah-VAH /nɑˈvɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew na'avah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'Low

In 30 seconds: Beautiful; pleasant: Navah is Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-VAH').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew na'avah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'
U.S. rank (2025)#8207 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 227
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022025

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

Navah comes from Hebrew na'avah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'. A lyrical, modern name common in Jewish families (said 'nah-VAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, beautiful-and-pleasant at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Navah means 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting' in Hebrew — a lyrical, modern name (said 'nah-VAH').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Navah — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NavaNavahNavit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navah mean?

Navah is Hebrew for 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'.

How do you pronounce Navah?

It's said nah-VAH /nɑˈvɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Navah a boy or girl name?

Navah is a girl's name.

How popular is Navah?

Navah is a rare name in the U.S.

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