Will my child share the name Neeve with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Neeve per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Neeve in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Neeve becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Neeve is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 223 places over the last five years to #1819 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Neeve a good choice for a distinctive name?

Neeve is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Neeve a popular baby name in the United States?

Neeve does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1819

Neeve

Neeve is a distinctive choice, ranked #1819 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Neeve in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1819

About the Name Neeve

Neeve is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 223 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1176 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Neeve is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.