Gauri vs Neeva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gauri

Girl #5,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, brilliant"

Origin: Sanskrit gaura

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gauru

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Popularity Comparison

Gauri Rank #5,792
Neeva Rank #5,689

Neeva is more popular, ranked #5689 vs #5792 for Gauri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gauri ___

  • Gauri Devi
  • Gauri Priya
  • Gauri Lakshmi
  • Gauri Meera
  • Gauri Ananya
  • Gauri Shree

Neeva ___

  • Neeva Rose
  • Neeva Grace
  • Neeva Marie
  • Neeva Jade
  • Neeva Claire
  • Neeva Rae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gauri or Neeva more popular?

Neeva is more popular, ranked #5689 compared to Gauri at #5792 in the United States.

What do Gauri and Neeva mean?

Gauri means "fair, white, brilliant" (Sanskrit gaura origin). Neeva means "bright, radiant" (Irish/Celtic origin).

Are Gauri and Neeva boy or girl names?

Gauri is primarily a girl name. Neeva is primarily a girl name.

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