girl's name
Neve
NEEV (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 10,923
England and Wales
#502
2025 births
Neve is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 51 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 457 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 6,587 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neve 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 | 340 |
| 2000s | 3,414 |
| 2010s | 2,772 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 734 |
How Popular Is Neve?
In 2025, Neve was given to 80 babies in England and Wales, ranking #502 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Neve 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.
How Neve Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Nève | Nève is a rare spelling of Neve, written with a grave accent and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
| Névé | Névé is a rare spelling of Neve, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Neve
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neve Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neve over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neve
- English NEEV
Sibling Names for Neve
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neve — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neve
How popular is the name Neve?
In 2025, Neve was given to 80 babies in England and Wales, ranking #502 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Neve a girl's or a boy's name?
Neve is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neve?
Neve has 1 syllable.
When was Neve most popular?
Neve peaked in 2008, when 457 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Neve a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Neve currently ranks #300 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.