Nivea

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Pronounced nih-VAY-ah /nɪˈveɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Latin niveus, 'snowy; snow-white; gleaming white'; also widely known as the skincare brand Nivea; we note the brand echoLow

In 30 seconds: Snowy; snow-white: Nivea is Latin. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nih-VAY-ah').

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MeaningFrom Latin niveus, 'snowy; snow-white; gleaming white'; also widely known as the skincare brand Nivea; we note the brand echo

U.S. rank (2024)#7472 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,321

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

Nivea comes from Latin niveus, 'snowy; snow-white; gleaming white'; it is also widely known as the skincare brand Nivea (we note the brand echo; made known as a name by singer Nivea). A lyrical, modern name (said 'nih-VAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name. Rare, snow-white at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nivea means 'snowy; snow-white; gleaming white' in Latin (niveus) — also widely known as the skincare brand — a lyrical, modern name (we note the brand echo; said 'nih-VAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Nivea — brand echo noted

Variations

NiveahNiveya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nivea mean?

Nivea is Latin for 'snowy; snow-white'; it is also a skincare brand, so we note the brand echo.

How do you pronounce Nivea?

It's said nih-VAY-ah /nɪˈveɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nivea a boy or girl name?

Nivea is a girl's name.

How popular is Nivea?

Nivea is a rare name in the U.S.