Alvah
Pronunciation: [ alv-AH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alvah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 351 babies have been named Alvah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alvah is past its peak , currently ranked #29,780 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,780
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alvah
Alvah is a boy name .
Is Alvah a boy or girl name? Alvah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,780 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,613. Alvah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alvah is currently ranked #29,780 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alvah include Alv, Aly, Alie, and Alvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alvah include Alvaro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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