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Alva
UnisexMeaning of Alva: Norse: 'elf' or 'supernatural being'
Alva is a unisex name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3732nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3732
28 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
20,158
First recorded 1880 · peak 1917
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
56% boys · 44% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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