How to say it
NA · vy
ˈneɪ.vi
Feminine
Navy
Deep blue; the fleet
What it means
An English word name from navy, the deep blue color and the seagoing fleet, from the Latin navis, 'ship.'
Navy is a modern word name drawn from the deep blue color and the fleet of ships it names, ultimately from the Latin navis, 'ship.' It joins the wave of color and word names like Ivory and Indigo, reading crisp, nautical, and a little bold. It has risen mostly for girls in recent years. Nav is the rare short.
How to spell Navy
The standard spelling is Navy. Common variants include Navie, Navey, but Navy is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #327 in 2025, currently #327 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
A color-and-word name (the deep blue, and the fleet), from Latin navis 'ship.'
Spelling variants
- Navie
- Navey
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Common questions
- What does the name Navy mean?
- An English word name from navy, the deep blue color and the seagoing fleet, from the Latin navis, 'ship.'
- What does Navy mean in English?
- In English, Navy means "Deep blue; the fleet." Navy is a modern word name drawn from the deep blue color and the fleet of ships it names, ultimately from the Latin navis, 'ship.' It joins the wave of color and word names like Ivory and Indigo, reading crisp, nautical, and a little bold. It has risen mostly for girls in recent years. Nav is the rare short.
- How do you pronounce Navy?
- Navy is pronounced ˈneɪ.vi. Say it as NA-vy, with the stress on the "na" syllable.
- How do you spell Navy?
- The standard spelling is Navy. Common spelling variants include Navie, Navey.
- Is Navy a boy or girl name?
- Navy is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Navy?
- Navy ranked #327 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.