Marva
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRV-uh ]
Marva is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,862 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Marva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,926 babies have been named Marva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marva is past its peak , currently ranked #69,862 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,862
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Marva is also used as a boy name, ranked #15791.
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About the Name Marva
Marva is a girl name .
Is Marva a boy or girl name? Marva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,862 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,791. Marva is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marva is currently ranked #69,862 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marva include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis