Is Elva a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Elva is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #909 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Elva Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEL-vah / ˈɛlvə

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: 'elf' or 'noble'; Latin: 'white' or 'bright'

Historical & Cultural Background

Elva is derived from the Irish name Ailbhe, which is associated with nobility and has roots in ancient Gaelic culture. In Latin, Elva is linked to the word for brightness, often symbolizing purity. The name has been used in various cultures, but it is relatively uncommon as a given name for boys. Its usage has been more prevalent in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique names.

Trend Summary

Elva has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years, particularly as a unique choice for boys.

Variants

Elvah
Elv

International Variants

Elva (Spanish)
Elve (Norwegian)

Famous people named Elva

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Fictional characters named Elva

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Sibling Suggestions

Ella Eli Evan Elias Elijah Elena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elva was first seen in the United States in 1882. Elva has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Elva has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elva (1934)

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1882	5
1883	5
1884	6
1886	6
1890	6
1891	5
1892	5
1895	5
1896	6
1898	5
1900	5
1901	8
1903	5
1905	6
1907	9
1908	8
1909	6
1910	5
1912	6
1913	14
1914	20
1915	16
1916	21
1917	12
1918	29
1919	14
1920	27
1921	16
1922	20
1923	29
1924	22
1925	18
1926	24
1927	25
1928	19
1929	17
1930	20
1931	18
1932	17
1933	14
1934	20
1935	14
1936	16
1937	11
1938	12
1939	18
1940	13
1941	14
1942	17
1943	14
1944	12
1945	6
1946	13
1947	9
1948	11
1949	5
1950	10
1951	6
1952	9
1954	7
1955	5
1956	7
1957	10
1958	5
1959	5
1961	5
1964	9
1970	5
1981	5