Calvina
Pronunciation: [ k-ahlv-EEN-uh ]
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Calvina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 122 babies have been named Calvina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calvina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,462 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,462
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Calvina
Calvina is a girl name .
Calvina is currently ranked #19,462 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calvina include Cal, Calv, Calvy, Calvie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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