Alva

Pronunciation: [ ALV-uh ]

Boy Name #11,842 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alva is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ALV-uh.

Parents who love the name Alva often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,842
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Alvaro #771 Alvin #792

Also a Girl Name

Alva is also used as a girl name, ranked #4491.

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Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alva

Is Alva a boy or girl name?

Alva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11842. As a girl name, it is ranked #4491. Alva is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Alva?

Alva is pronounced ALV-uh.

How popular is the name Alva?

Alva is currently ranked #11842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Alva a common or rare name?

Alva is an uncommon name, ranked #11842 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alva

Alva is a boy name .

Is Alva a boy or girl name? Alva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,842 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,491. Alva is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alva is currently ranked #11,842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alva include Alvaro, Alvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.