Alvah
- Pronunciation
- [Al-vah]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Sublime. Alvah Was A Biblical Place And Tribal Name.
- Origin
- Arabic
Alvah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,808 baby boys have been named Alvah. The name peaked in 1916 with 55 US births that year (rank #841). In 2024, ranked #12403 nationally — 11,562 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Alvah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alvah births are: Virginia (56), New York (25), Maine (21).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Alvah
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5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alvah's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Alvah
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Compare Alvah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alvah against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).