Alvah
Pronunciation: [ alv-AH ]
Alvah is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,613 in the US, popular nicknames include Alv, Aly, and Alvie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Alvah is also used as a boy name, ranked #29780.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvah
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About the Name Alvah
Alvah is a girl name .
Is Alvah a boy or girl name? Alvah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,613 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,780. Alvah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alvah is currently ranked #70,613 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alvah include Alv, Aly, and Alvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alvah include Alva . 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)
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