Lavaeh
A girl's name with 198 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 198 Americans have ever been named Lavaeh. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and peaked modestly at 17 births in 2012 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Lavaeh ranks #8701 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Lavaeh is a girl's baby name, a variant spelling of Nevaeh — "heaven" spelled backwards — but rearranged into a new form. Of American invented origin, it carries the same aspirational, celestial meaning as the original, in a spelling that feels refreshed and personal.
EtymologyShow more
Lavaeh first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2007. A twenty-first-century entry, Lavaeh belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Lavaeh may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lavaeh has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | #9215 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 119 | #9823 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | #14764 | — |
The Story of Lavaeh
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Lavaeh is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Lavaeh are most likely born between 2007 and 2022.
How rare is Lavaeh?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lavaeh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 119 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Lavaeh by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8701 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8748 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9378 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9987 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9263 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11948 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8927 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6973 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9782 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12470 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8315 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14005 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7314 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9482 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9009 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14565 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10476 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19251 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024