Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Born when it snows
Pronunciation: nee-eh-vehs, /ˈniɛvɛs/, N IY EH V EH S
Popularity Rank: #3,433
From the Spanish word 'nieves' meaning snow. It is derived from the Virgin Mary's title 'Nuestra Senora de las Nieves' (Our Lady of the Snows).
The name Nieves is of Spanish origin and means Born when it snows, A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning 'snow'.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nieves is commonly found in Spain, Peru, United States of America, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nee-eh-vehs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈniɛvɛs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IY EH V EH S
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nieves is recorded 18,393 times globally, ranking it as the 3,433th most common name worldwide.
Nieves is most prevalent in Spain, with 12,418 occurrences, making it the 158th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Nieves is found among 1 in every 51 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #158 | 1 : 51 |
| Peru | #905 | 1 : 859 |
| United States of America | #3,285 | 1 : 2,072 |
| Colombia | #1,997 | 1 : 1,701 |
| Bolivia | #582 | 1 : 453 |
| Mexico | #1,693 | 1 : 1,224 |
| Chile | #974 | 1 : 927 |
| Argentina | #1,151 | 1 : 1,227 |
| Italy | #8,063 | 1 : 8,212 |
| Costa Rica | #1,557 | 1 : 1,291 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nieves from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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