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Naava

An Indian name meaning beautiful or lotus.

Name Census estimates that about 250 living Americans carry the first name Naava. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naava today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naava births was 2020 (21 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Naava. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

250

~ 1 in 1,371,017 Americans

Peak year

2020

21 babies that year

Average age

11

years old

2024 SSA rank

#7,128

Tracked since 2000

Popularity

Naava: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Naava from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naava remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

0511162120002005201020152020

Decades

Naava by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naava during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s04646
2010s0132132
2020s07474

Geography

Where Naavas live

Origin

Meaning and history of Naava

The name Naava is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the second millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh." It is thought to have been used as a name for baby girls, symbolizing newness, freshness, and the start of a new life.

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, the concept of "nava" is often associated with renewal, rejuvenation, and the cyclical nature of existence. The name Naava may have been chosen to represent this idea of new beginnings and the eternal cycle of life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naava can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, there is a minor character named Naava, who is mentioned as a princess from a neighboring kingdom.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Naava. One of the earliest was Naava, a 7th-century Indian poet and scholar who was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and philosophy. Her works explored themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition.

Another famous Naava was a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Kerala region of southern India. She is credited with making significant advancements in the field of calculus and contributed to the development of the Indian astronomical calendar.

In the 16th century, there was a Naava who was a prominent figure in the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over large parts of southern India. She was a skilled diplomat and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties and maintaining good relations with neighboring kingdoms.

During the 18th century, a Naava from the western Indian state of Gujarat gained recognition as a master weaver and textile artist. Her intricate designs and innovative techniques in weaving were highly sought after and admired by royalty and nobility.

In more recent times, there was a Naava who was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer in the 20th century. She was instrumental in preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of India, such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, and her performances were widely acclaimed both nationally and internationally.

While the name Naava has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by people from diverse backgrounds and cultures around the world.

People

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FAQ

Naava: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Naava?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 250 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naava going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,371,017 US residents.

Is Naava a common name?

We classify Naava as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 252 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Naava most popular?

The single biggest year for Naava was 2020, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naava is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naava in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Naava a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naava in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Naava still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Naava in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naava can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many Americans are named Naava?

See how many Americans are named Naava on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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