Neve
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Life, living one, to breathe
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #3156 in 2025 with 51 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Eve. Shares the meaning 'Life, living one, to breathe.'
Similar names: neveah, neave, neaveh, nevaeh, neven, nevena, nieve, neev
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Neve? About 1 in 65,265 babies born in 2025 were named Neve, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Neve
What does the name Neve mean?
Neve means “Life, living one, to breathe” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Neve?
Neve has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Life, living one, to breathe”.
How popular is Neve?
Neve ranked #3130 in 2025 — given to 51 babies that year.
When was Neve most popular?
Neve peaked in 2010 with 95 babies registered that year.
Is Neve a boy or girl name?
Neve is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Neves in registered births are female.
Is the name Neve rising or falling in popularity?
Neve has fallen 365 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2765 in 2020 to #3130 in 2025.
How long has Neve been recorded?
Neve appears in birth records across 30 years — from 1996 through 2025.