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Navy is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word meaning ‘sea force, fleet, armed forces of the sea’. It is derived from Old French navie, from Latin navigia, the plural of navigium ‘boat, vessel’." It ranked #327 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word meaning ‘sea force, fleet, armed forces of the sea’. It is derived from Old French navie, from Latin navigia, the plural of navigium ‘boat, vessel’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Navy ranked #327 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #327 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Navy mean?
Navy means "sea force, fleet, armed forces of the sea", according to Behind the Name.
Is Navy a popular name?
Navy ranked #327 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Navy a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Navy appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Navy — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
