Nea
nea
US Popularity:19609
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 #4539 on The Bump
Girl:Nea is currently #2018 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nea is currently #19609 in U.S. births
Girl:Nea is currently #11054 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#19609
in 2022
- 146
from 2021
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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