Nevah

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Pronounced NEE-vuh /ˈniː.və/Medium

Meaning: A modern -ah respelling of Neva, which is read variously as Spanish nieve/neva ('snow'), as the Neva river of Russia, and as a short form of Geneva. Some families reach it by way of Nevaeh. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Nevah is a modern spelling of Neva — snow in Spanish, and the great river of St Petersburg (said 'NEE-vuh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Spanish

MeaningA modern -ah respelling of Neva, which is read variously as Spanish nieve/neva ('snow'), as the Neva river of Russia, and as a short form of Geneva. Some families reach it by way of Nevaeh. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14739 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 265

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

Nevah is a modern respelling of Neva, a name that has more than one thread: the Spanish sense of snow, the Neva river of Russia, and a clipped form of Geneva. Some U.S. families arrive at it through Nevaeh instead. The -ah ending is current styling. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'NEE-vuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, cool-toned, and modern.

Did you know? Neva names both a Spanish word for snow and the river that runs through St Petersburg — and Nevah gives that cool, wintry sound a softer modern ending. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Nevah — Neva respelling; snow / river / Geneva threads; routes uncertain

Variations

NevaNieveNeve

Nicknames

NevNeve

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nevah mean?

Nevah respells Neva, which is read as Spanish for snow, as the Neva river, or as a short form of Geneva. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nevah?

It's said NEE-vuh /ˈniː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nevah a boy or girl name?

Nevah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nevah?

Nevah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.