Neve
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- Dutch
Neve is a name traditionally given to a girl of Dutch origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more Dutch baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Neve Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,557 baby girls have been named Neve. The name peaked in 2010 with 95 US births that year (rank #2089). In 2024, ranked #3357 nationally — 1,268 places below its 2010 peak.
Top States for Neve
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Neve births are: California (155), New York (99), Illinois (54).
Other Dutch-Origin Names Like Neve
If you like Neve's Dutch origin, consider these related names: Adriaan, Adrie, Ambrosius, Anke, Annemie. Browse all Dutch names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Neve's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Neve
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Neve against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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