Navy

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-vee /ˈneɪ.vi/Medium

Meaning: from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimately from Latin 'navis' (ship)Medium

In 30 seconds: Navy comes straight from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also calling to mind navy blue, and traces ultimately to the Latin 'navis', 'ship'.

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Meaningfrom the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimately from Latin 'navis' (ship)

U.S. rank (2024)#1714 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births97 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 694

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

This is a word name, borrowed from the term for a country's naval fleet, which itself goes back to the Latin 'navis' for ship. The same word names a deep shade of blue, giving the name a color association alongside the maritime one. As a given name it is a recent, American kind of choice.

Its single strong syllable and the pull between sea and color give it a crisp, modern feel that fits the current taste for unexpected word names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Navy is 'sea force, fleet, armed forces of the sea', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Navy — 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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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navy mean?

Navy is usually explained as meaning 'sea force, fleet, armed forces of the sea' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Navy?

It's commonly said NAY-vee /ˈneɪ.vi/.

Is Navy a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Navy?

In 2024, Navy ranked #1714 in the U.S. for boys, with 97 births recorded.