Nivea
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,970 in 2003
10 babies were named Nivea in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,099 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nivea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nivea, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nivea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNivea first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #1,970. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendNivea has slipped 5,099 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Nivea
Nivea is a girl name of English and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-vea”. US birth records list Nivea for girls from 1975 to 2025, in 45 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,970 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.4 | 186,567 girls |
| 1980s | 7.8 | 128,370 girls |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 363,636 girls |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,928 girls |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,521 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 80,429 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Nivea
What is the origin of the name Nivea?
Nivea has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Nivea a boy or girl name?
Nivea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nivea?
Nivea ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,970).