Niv: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִיב
Pronounced NEEV
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #63 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Niv
Niv means an expression or utterance, as in Isaiah's phrase "creating the fruit of the lips." A short name, used for both boys and girls, that conveys the power of words.
Niv in Hebrew
Niv is written ניב in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- בBet
Gematria value: 62 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningexpression, speech
- PronunciationNEEV
- Hebrewניב
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Niv ranked #63 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (286 babies).
Niv last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #150 (98 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #143, in 2022.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | 286 | - | - |
| 2023 | 65 | 263 | 150 | 98 |
| 2022 | 71 | 262 | 143 | 109 |
| 2021 | 82 | 228 | - | - |
| 2020 | 96 | 175 | - | - |
| 2019 | 111 | 144 | - | - |
| 2018 | 137 | 104 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Niv
What does the name Niv mean?
Niv means an expression or utterance, as in Isaiah's phrase "creating the fruit of the lips." A short name, used for both boys and girls, that conveys the power of words.
How do you pronounce Niv?
Niv is pronounced NEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Niv in Hebrew?
Niv is written ניב in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיב).
How popular is the name Niv in Israel?
In 2024, Niv ranked #63 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (286 babies). Niv last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #150 (98 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #143, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Niv?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניב adds up to 62 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Bet 2).
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