Nev vs Xaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nev

Girl #12,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brightness, radiance, snow"

Origin: Irish niamh / Latin nives

Cultural Roots

English Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,568
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Nevi

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Popularity Comparison

Nev Rank #12,568
Xaia Rank #12,508

Xaia is more popular, ranked #12508 vs #12568 for Nev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nev ___

  • Nev Rose
  • Nev Marie
  • Nev Elaine
  • Nev Grace
  • Nev Aurora

Xaia ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nev or Xaia more popular?

Xaia is more popular, ranked #12508 compared to Nev at #12568 in the United States.

What do Nev and Xaia mean?

Nev means "brightness, radiance, snow" (Irish niamh / Latin nives origin).

Are Nev and Xaia boy or girl names?

Nev is primarily a girl name. Xaia is primarily a girl name.

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