Chavela
Chavela is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,890 in the US, popular nicknames include Cha, Chy, and Chaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Chavela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 120 babies have been named Chavela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chavela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,890 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,890
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Chavela
Chavela is a girl name .
Chavela is currently ranked #16,890 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chavela include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Chavie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chavela include Chava, Chavy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis