unisex name
Orva
OR-vuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 613
Orva is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 83% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1967 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 1916, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 28 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 182 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Orva?
In 1967, Orva 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 Orva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orva
- English OR-vuh
Sibling Names for Orva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orva
How popular is the name Orva?
In 1967, Orva 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 Orva a girl's or a boy's name?
Orva is used for both girls and boys. About 83% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Orva?
Orva has 2 syllables.
When was Orva most popular?
Orva peaked in 1916, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.