Melva
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,988 babies have been named Melva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melva is past its peak , currently ranked #71,582 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,582
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melva
Melva is a girl name .
Is Melva a boy or girl name? Melva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,582 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,554. Melva is more commonly used as a boy name.
Melva is currently ranked #71,582 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melva include Mel, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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