girl's name
Luva
LOO-vuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 64
Luva is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1927 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Luva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 24 |
How Popular Is Luva?
In 1927, Luva was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Luva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Luva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Luva
- English LOO-vuh
Sibling Names for Luva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Luva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Luva
How popular is the name Luva?
In 1927, Luva was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Luva a girl's or a boy's name?
Luva is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Luva?
Luva has 2 syllables.
When was Luva most popular?
Luva peaked in 1919, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.