UK boy's name
Nevaan
A Hindi masculine name meaning "new", symbolizing freshness and beginnings.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nevaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nevaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2012 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Nevaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nevaan ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 boys were registered as Nevaan.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nevaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
6 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Nevaan mean?
The given name Nevaan is a variation of the Sanskrit name Navan, which means "new" or "young." It is believed to have originated in ancient India, possibly during the Vedic period (1500 BCE to 500 BCE). The name was likely derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh."
In Hinduism, the name Nevaan is associated with the concept of renewal and rebirth. It is believed that those bearing this name may possess qualities of freshness, vitality, and the ability to embrace new beginnings. The earliest recorded usage of the name Nevaan can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, although the exact dates are uncertain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nevaan. One of the earliest recorded examples is Nevaan Rishi, a renowned sage and scholar who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of astrology and is credited with writing several treatises on the subject.
Another prominent figure with the name Nevaan was Nevaan Pandit, a 10th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and is known for his work on the concept of infinite series.
In the realm of literature, Nevaan Gupta was a celebrated 12th-century Indian poet and author. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still studied and appreciated today.
During the Mughal era in India, Nevaan Khan was a prominent military commander who served under Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic brilliance.
More recently, Nevaan Sahni was an Indian freedom fighter and activist who participated in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was known for his unwavering commitment to non-violent resistance and his tireless efforts in advocating for Indian self-rule.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nevaan. While the exact origins and early uses of the name may be obscured by the passage of time, it remains a name steeped in cultural significance and historical relevance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nevaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Nevaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nevaan, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nevaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nevaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3955 | 25 | 6 |
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- Nicolas 3,825
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- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
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FAQ
Nevaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nevaan in the UK right now?
In 2021, Nevaan was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nevaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Nevaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nevaan?
A Hindi masculine name meaning "new", symbolizing freshness and beginnings.
How many people are called Nevaan in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Nevaan across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.