Navia

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Pronounced NAH-vee-ah /ˈnɑ.vi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Navia, a Celtic/Iberian river goddess; also echoes 'nova/nuevo', new, and Nava; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Flowing and bright: Navia is a Celtic river goddess — and echoes 'new'. Soft, modern, and distinctive.

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Origin LowCeltic, American

MeaningFrom Navia, a Celtic/Iberian river goddess; also echoes 'nova/nuevo', new, and Nava; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4614 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 604

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Navia comes from Navia, a Celtic and Iberian river goddess (and several rivers bear the name), and also echoes Latin novus, 'new', and the Hebrew Nava, 'beautiful' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-river-goddess at the (likely) root, and soft.

Did you know? Navia was a river goddess of the ancient Celts and Iberians — and the name echoes Latin novus, 'new'; soft and distinctive.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Navia — routes layered

Variations

NavyaNavaNaviah

Nicknames

Nav

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If you like Navia…

Navya— a fellow spelling

Nava— the 'beautiful' Hebrew name

Navi— a companion Nav- name

Nadia— another soft -ia name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navia mean?

Navia is a Celtic river goddess, and echoes 'new' (novus); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Navia?

It's said NAH-vee-ah /ˈnɑ.vi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Navia a boy or girl name?

Navia is a girl's name.

How popular is Navia?

Navia is a rare name in the U.S.