Beautiful, pleasant, or desirable
Derived from the Hebrew root 'navah', this name signifies beauty and grace. It is frequently used in modern Israel and appears in biblical Hebrew to describe something lovely or a pleasant dwelling place.
Less common today
Nava isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,224 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Young woman whose tragic death became a symbol of resilience
Award-winning Israeli author and playwright
Israeli best-selling novelist and poet
