Nieve

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Pronounced nee-EH-veh /niˈɛ.veɪ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish word nieve, 'snow,' used as a given name — often tied to the Marian title Nuestra Senora de las Nieves ('Our Lady of the Snows'). Also an anglicized spelling of the Irish Niamh, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A pure Spanish word-name: Nieve means 'snow' (said 'nee-EH-veh'). Crisp and Marian.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningThe Spanish word nieve, 'snow,' used as a given name — often tied to the Marian title Nuestra Senora de las Nieves ('Our Lady of the Snows'). Also an anglicized spelling of the Irish Niamh, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#10689 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 195

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

Nieve is the Spanish word for 'snow,' used as a name and linked to the Marian devotion 'Our Lady of the Snows.' It also appears as an anglicized Niamh, which we note. Crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'nee-EH-veh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, crisp, and Marian.

Did you know? Nieve is Spanish for 'snow,' often tied to the Marian title 'Our Lady of the Snows'; it also serves as a spelling of the Irish Niamh, which we note (said 'nee-EH-veh').

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References — Nieve — Spanish 'snow'; Marian title; also Irish Niamh

Variations

NiamhNiveNeve

Nicknames

NieVeve

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nieve mean?

Nieve is the Spanish word for 'snow,' often tied to 'Our Lady of the Snows'; it also spells the Irish Niamh, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nieve?

It's said nee-EH-veh /niˈɛ.veɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nieve a boy or girl name?

Nieve is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nieve?

Nieve is a rare name in the U.S.