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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nynaeve — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nyna|Nyne
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Nynaeve

nee-NEEV · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17113 in 2022

Peak: #17113 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17113 in 2022

Peak: #17113 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryFantasyGirl2-syllableInvented NameNiche FandomLyricalWhimsicalCeltic-inspiredModern
Character
fierce determinationhealing wisdomstubborn resilienceprotective loyaltynatural leadership
STRONG
High confidence

Nynaeve is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Nynaeve at a Glance
Meaning:Created for fiction, likely inspired by Celtic name patterns. Associated with the character Nynaeve al'Meara from Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series.
Language root:Modern English · Invented
Peak rank:#17113 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nynaeve al'Meara
Wheel of Time character
Similar Sound
NiamhNoreenNayeliNanetteNerida
Similar Style
ElowenIsoldeArwenSariahEvangeline
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nynaeve
ElayneMoiraineAviendhaEgweneSorileaLeaneKirsten
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Evangeline
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Nevaeh
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nynaeve · Overview
Summary

Nynaeve is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Literary · Whimsical character
Nynaeve carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nynaeve.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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