Cleva
Pronunciation: [ kl-EEV-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cleva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 16 babies have been named Cleva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,235 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,235
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Visigothic Germanic al + wer origin
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Greek/Latin origin
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Urhobo origin
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About the Name Cleva
Cleva is a girl name .
Cleva is currently ranked #71,235 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleva include Cle, Cly, and Cleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis