Will my child share the name Neeve with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Neeve per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Neeve in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Neeve becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Neeve is declining: down 2,825 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,176 in 2003.

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.

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Neeve

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Neeve is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Neeve in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Neeve in their class.