Girl · #4,611 in 2026

Niva

Name: Popularity of the name Niva in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Niva, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,611

Peak Rank

#2,540 (2023)

Total Babies

546

5-Yr Trend

+29%

1913

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2540

Peak Rank

546

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niva

Niva first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 30 Nivas were born — ranking #4,562 that year. As of 2026, Niva ranks #4,611 for baby girls with 30 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 546 Nivas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Niva

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niva is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Neiva
Nova
Neva
Nava
Nivea
Niveau
Nevaeh
Navy
Knives
Nia
Knive
Navi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niva

What does the name Niva mean?

Niva is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niva in 2026?

In 2026, Niva ranks #4,611 among girls' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Niva most popular?

Niva reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,540 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Niva most popular?

Niva has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Niva.

Is Niva a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Niva is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Niva?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niva include Rannie, Hermoine, Orvella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niva

Niva is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 546 births in the dataset. Niva's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,540. Use the chart and map above to compare Niva's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.