girl's name
Nelva
NEL-vuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,144
Nelva is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 8 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 1935, when 44 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 133 |
| 1920s | 234 |
| 1930s | 328 |
| 1940s | 217 |
| 1950s | 132 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 13 |
How Popular Is Nelva?
In 1976, Nelva was given to 8 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.
Where Nelva Is Used
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 Nelva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelva
- English NEL-vuh
Sibling Names for Nelva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelva
How popular is the name Nelva?
In 1976, Nelva was given to 8 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 Nelva a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelva is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelva?
Nelva has 2 syllables.
When was Nelva most popular?
Nelva peaked in 1935, when 44 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.