girl's name
Malva
MAHL-vah (Latvian)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 209
Malva is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 7 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.
- Malva is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Malva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 67 |
How Popular Is Malva?
In 1958, Malva was given to 7 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 Malva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Malva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Malva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Malva
- Latvian MAHL-vah
Sibling Names for Malva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Malva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Malva
How popular is the name Malva?
In 1958, Malva was given to 7 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 Malva a girl's or a boy's name?
Malva is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Malva?
Malva has 2 syllables.
When was Malva most popular?
Malva peaked in 1921, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.