Alva
- Pronunciation
- [Al-va]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Exalted
- Origin
- Hebrew
Alva Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,263 baby boys have been named Alva. The name peaked in 1917 with 317 US births that year (rank #294). In 2024, ranked #8991 nationally — 8,697 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Alva
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alva births are: Ohio (636), Oklahoma (599), Missouri (580).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Alva
If you like Alva's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
4-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alva's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.
Quick Facts About Alva
Famous People Named Alva
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Alva.
- Alva Myrdal was a Swedish politician, diplomat and sociologist, best remembered as the winner of 1982 Nobel Prize for Peace.
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Compare Alva to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alva against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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