Nava

Nava is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “tune.” In 2024 it was given to 65 girls in the United States.

Nava at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Persian
Meaning
“tune”

About the name Nava

Nava belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition. Its meaning — “tune” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nava first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2347 in 2019, and in 2024 65 babies received the name — 1,428 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nava in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#2347 in 2019
Peak year
2023
Babies named Nava in 2024
65
Total since 1880
1,428

Nava in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#2772 in 2024
Babies named Nava in 2025
9
Total since 1996
57

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nava mean?

Nava means “tune” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nava a boy or girl name?

Nava is a girl name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nava?

Nava comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Nava?

Nava first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #2347 in 2019, and 65 babies were given the name in 2024.

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