Nieves
Pronunciation: [ n-ee-EHV-ehs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nieves first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 303 babies have been named Nieves in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nieves is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,965 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,965
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nieves
Nieves is a boy name .
Is Nieves a boy or girl name? Nieves is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,965 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,115. Nieves is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nieves is currently ranked #13,965 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nieves include Nie, Niev, Nievy, Nievie, Niy, Niie, and Niekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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