girl's name
Neive
NEEV (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 778
Neive is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neive Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 222 |
| 2010s | 303 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 62 |
How Popular Is Neive?
In 2025, Neive was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Neive Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neive
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neive Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neive over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neive
- English NEEV
Sibling Names for Neive
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neive — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neive
How popular is the name Neive?
In 2025, Neive was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Neive a girl's or a boy's name?
Neive is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neive?
Neive has 1 syllable.
When was Neive most popular?
Neive peaked in 2009, when 41 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Neive a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Neive currently ranks #5,992 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.