Lavia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lavia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lavia often also consider Georgeanna, Simryn, Coila .
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Lavia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 10 babies have been named Lavia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lavia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,226 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,226
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lavia
Lavia is a girl name .
Lavia is currently ranked #49,226 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lavia include Lav, Lay, Laie, and Lavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lavia include Lavinia, Lavina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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