Sheva
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 353 babies have been named Sheva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheva is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,726 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,726
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Sheva
Sheva is a girl name .
Sheva is currently ranked #8,726 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheva include She, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheva include Shevy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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