Boy · #7,734 in 2026

Nivek

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

Current Rank

#7,734

Peak Rank

#7,024 (2013)

Total Babies

174

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2023

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#7024

Peak Rank

174

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nivek

Nivek first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 11 Niveks were born — ranking #7,024 that year. As of 2026, Nivek ranks #7,734 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 174 Niveks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Nivek

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

Novick
Novack
Novac
Novak
Nowak
Mavic
Mavik
Niva
Neiva
Nivea
Nyack
Niveau

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nivek

What does the name Nivek mean?

Nivek is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nivek in 2026?

In 2026, Nivek ranks #7,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Nivek most popular?

Nivek reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,024 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Nivek a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nivek?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nivek include Bay, Aqeel, Falon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nivek

Nivek is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 174 births in the dataset. Nivek's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Nivek'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.