Nava Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nava is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant'. It has evolved from older forms like Navah and is currently perceived as an elegant modern name. It has gained popularity particularly in the late 20th century and has connections to notable figures.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nava"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑːvə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Nava comes from Hebrew, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant'.
Meaning
beautiful, pleasant
Language Evolution
Nava (modern Hebrew), Navah (older form)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities and in Israel.
Variants & Derivatives
Navah, Nave, Navi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nava is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Nava Semel, an Israeli author and playwright., Navajo Nation, highlighting the cultural significance of the word 'Nava' in Native American contexts.
📊 Nava Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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✨ Nava Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 78 peak births in 2023
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nava"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nava"
"Nava" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8708th of 27321 | 121 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4630th of 35406 | 462 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2639th of 30306 | 797 |
Regional Popularity of "Nava" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nava" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
79.59% 5028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
40.63% 2098th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
53.89% 4022nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
81.98% 3266th/3984 |
30.42% 1365th/4487 |
59.10% 4032nd/6822 |
35.47% 2226th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nava"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nava" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Nava" in the United States
The name Nava is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nava has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nava' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8708th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4630th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2639th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nava' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.