Nea
nea
US Popularity:24238
Origin:Swedish
Meaning:Lime tree; Twinflower
Nea is a girl's given name of Swedish and Finnish origin. It is a derivative and shortened version of the Norse Linnéa, a name given to the twinflower and likely derived from lind, meaning “lime tree.” This delicate flower was so-called by 18th-century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who was renowned for creating a global system for classifying plants. No doubt little Nea will blossom into a vibrant flower with a zesty sense of purpose and passion throughout life!
Nea Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nea is currently #4757 on The Bump
Girl:Nea is currently #3156 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nea is currently #24238 in U.S. births
Girl:Nea is currently #14596 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#14596
in 2023
- 2678
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Nea
Name Doctor, Linnéa
Behind the Name, Nea, February 2019
Behind the Name, Linnéa, April 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Nea
New World Encyclopedia, Carolus Linnaeus
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