NAME PROFILE
Alva
Alva is a name with multiple origins, including Hebrew (meaning 'his highness') and Scandinavian (meaning 'elf'). it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, thoughtful, and deeply connected to history.
Key Stats
| Total births | 20,158 |
| Gender | Male (29% / 71%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 31%CA — 21%KY — 17%OK — 16%GA — 16%
Notable People
Thomas Alva Edison (Inventor) · Alva Myrdal (Nobel Laureate) · Alva Belmont (Socialite/Suffragist) · Alva Adams (Politician) · Alva Noto (Musician)
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