Ilva

Q: What is the origin of Ilva?

Ilva is of Swedish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ilva?

According to the latest SSA data, Ilva is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ilva a girl name?

Ilva is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Wolf or She-wolf"

Ilva appears in Scandinavian naming traditions and is often interpreted as a wolf-associated feminine form or epithet.

Themes:wolfnordicgivennamemyth

Mythology Mythological Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Ilva

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Ilva did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ilva Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ilva.

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ilvao

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ilva

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ilva mean?

Ilva means "Wolf or She-wolf". Ilva appears in Scandinavian naming traditions and is often interpreted as a wolf-associated feminine form or epithet.

What is the origin of Ilva?

Ilva is of Swedish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ilva?

According to the latest SSA data, Ilva is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ilva a girl name?

Ilva is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ilva?

Popular nicknames for Ilva include ilva, ilvy, ilvay, il, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ilva?

There are many names similar to Ilva in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSwedish, Norse

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withI

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Gustave Gustav Gustaf Gustavus Kalix

Sisters

Brita Dahlya Gustavo Kajsa Linnea

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