Is Neev a boy's or girl's name?

Neev is primarily a boy's name.

When was Neev most popular?

Neev reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 70 births that year. It is currently ranked #2120 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Neev?

Neev is currently ranked #2120 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 858 babies since 2001.

Neev

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewRising fast

#2120▲ 289in 2024

Meaning & Origin

nephew

Neev is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'nephew' or, in some interpretations, 'seed' or 'sprout.' The name is popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide, offering a short, punchy sound that travels easily across cultures.

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Popularity Over Time

Neev climbed 5863 spots in the last 20 years — from #7983 to #2120.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Neev
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	291	#2414	▼
2010s	447	#2897	▲
2000s	120	#7211	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(23 years, 2001–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Neev
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	70	#2120	+13 (22.8%)
2023	57	#2409	+3 (5.6%)
2022	54	#2543	-14 (-20.6%)
2021	68	#2125	+26 (61.9%)
2020	42	#2872	-16 (-27.6%)
2019	58	#2350	-7 (-10.8%)
2018	65	#2159	+4 (6.6%)
2017	61	#2207	+7 (13.0%)
2016	54	#2402	+5 (10.2%)
2015	49	#2554	+10 (25.6%)
2014	39	#2968	+3 (8.3%)
2013	36	#3107	+7 (24.1%)
2012	29	#3683	+1 (3.6%)
2011	28	#3757	0
2010	28	#3778	-7 (-20.0%)
2009	35	#3255	+7 (25.0%)
2008	28	#3802	+11 (64.7%)
2007	17	#5358	+6 (54.5%)
2006	11	#7283	+4 (57.1%)
2005	7	#9836	-2 (-22.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology