Nieves

Q: Is Nieves a boy or girl name?

Nieves is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #24115, and as a boy name it ranks #13965.

Q: How popular is the name Nieves?

Nieves is ranked #24115 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ n-ee-EHV-ehs ]

Girl Name #24,115 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nieves is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-ee-EHV-ehs.

Parents who love the name Nieves often also consider Future, Elgin, Fayetta .

Popularity Over Time

#24,115

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #24,115
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Nie Niy Nievie Nievy

Middle Name Ideas

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Nieves Reese

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Nieves Grace

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Nieves Quinn

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Nieves Hannah

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Nieves June

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Nieves Ruth

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Nieves Maeve

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Nieves Claire

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Nieves Jade

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Nieves Rose

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Also a Boy Name

Nieves is also used as a boy name, ranked #13965.

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Similar Names

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Darthula Girl Irish Gaelic dorcha Alvin Girl Old English Fayetta Girl Old French Future Girl Latin Elgin Girl Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nieves

Is Nieves a boy or girl name?

Nieves is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24115. As a boy name, it is ranked #13965. Nieves is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nieves?

Nieves is pronounced n-ee-EHV-ehs.

How popular is the name Nieves?

Nieves is currently ranked #24115 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nieves?

Common nicknames for Nieves include Nie, Niy, Nievie, and Nievy.

Is Nieves a common or rare name?

Nieves is an uncommon name, ranked #24115 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nieves

Nieves is a girl name .

Is Nieves a boy or girl name? Nieves is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,115 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,965. Nieves is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nieves is currently ranked #24,115 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nieves include Nie, Niy, Nievie, and Nievy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.