NAME PROFILE
Shalva
A variant of the Hebrew name Jared meaning 'descent' or 'he who descends,' this name suggests a grounded individual who is reliable, steady, and deeply connected to their roots.
Key Stats
| Total births | 143 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2011 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2011 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NJ — 50%MD — 50%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Gared O'Donnell (Lead Singer, Planes Mistaken for Stars) · Gared Steinke (Professional Motocross Racer, Supercross World Championship) · Gared Duplessis (Producer and Musician, The Duplessis) · Gared von Kanel (Professional Skateboarder, Skate-Genossenschaft) · Gared Tuttle (Protagonist, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GareGaryRed
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