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Alva

female

Meaning

"Elf; White"

Used in Scandinavian and English contexts; etymology varies, commonly linked to Old Norse for elf or Latin for white.

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Popularity History of Alva

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4465Ranked in 2024

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Alva was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+790

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alva

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Quick Facts

OriginOld Norse, Latin
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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