Niv

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEEV /ˈniv/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Niv, 'expression; speech; a phrase or turn of words.' A short, modern Israeli unisex name, here used for a boy.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name: Niv means 'expression; speech' (said 'NEEV'). Short and modern.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Niv, 'expression; speech; a phrase or turn of words.' A short, modern Israeli unisex name, here used for a boy.

U.S. rank (2025)#11615 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 97

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

Niv is a short Hebrew name meaning 'expression; speech; a phrase.' Popular in modern Israel as a unisex name, used here for a boy. Rare in the U.S. (said 'NEEV').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and meaning-clear.

Did you know? Niv is Hebrew for 'expression; speech; a turn of phrase' — a crisp, modern Israeli name (said 'NEEV').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Niv — Hebrew 'expression; speech'; modern Israeli

Variations

NiveNyvNeev

Nicknames

NiviVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niv mean?

Niv is Hebrew for 'expression; speech; a phrase.'

How do you pronounce Niv?

It's said NEEV /ˈniv/ — one syllable.

Is Niv a boy or girl name?

Niv is used here as a boy's name; in Israel it is unisex.

How popular is Niv?

Niv is a rare name in the U.S.