Elva
Pronunciation: [ EHLV-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 88 babies have been named Elva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,242 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,242
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Elva
Elva is a boy name .
Is Elva a boy or girl name? Elva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,242 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,690. Elva is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elva is currently ranked #34,242 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Elva include Elvis, Elvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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