Melva

Q: Is Melva a boy or girl name?

Melva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20554, and as a girl name it ranks #71582.

Q: How popular is the name Melva?

Melva is ranked #20554 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-uh ]

Boy Name #20,554 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melva is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHLV-uh.

Parents who love the name Melva often also consider Ferrin, Windford, .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,554
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Melvin #876

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie

Middle Name Ideas

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Melva Nathan

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Melva Charles

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Melva Damian

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Melva Bennett

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Melva Jayden

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Melva Nolan

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Melva Brooks

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Melva Dominic

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Melva Elliot

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Melva Diego

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Also a Girl Name

Melva is also used as a girl name, ranked #71582.

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Similar Names

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Fielden Boy Old English Windford Boy Old English Ferrin Boy Irish Gaelic Ronne Boy Yong Boy Garey Boy Zyien Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melva

Is Melva a boy or girl name?

Melva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20554. As a girl name, it is ranked #71582. Melva is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Melva?

Melva is pronounced m-EHLV-uh.

How popular is the name Melva?

Melva is currently ranked #20554 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Melva?

Common nicknames for Melva include Mel, Mey, and Melie.

Is Melva a common or rare name?

Melva is an uncommon name, ranked #20554 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Melva

Melva is a boy name .

Is Melva a boy or girl name? Melva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,554 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,582. Melva is more commonly used as a boy name.

Melva is currently ranked #20,554 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Melva include Mel, Mey, and Melie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Melva include Melvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.