Heaven spelled backwards (variant)
Nevaya is a creative modern coinage, derived as a phonetic variant of Nevaeh, which is the word 'Heaven' spelled backwards. This specific spelling variation adds a more traditional vowel ending while retaining the spiritual connection of its predecessor. It emerged in the United States during the early 21st century as parents sought unique twists on popular contemporary names.
Less common today
Nevaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,054 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).