Dalva

Dalva is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “morning star.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Dalva at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“morning star”

About the name Dalva

Dalva belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “morning star” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dalva first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5832 in 1953, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dalva in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#5832 in 1953
Peak year
1953
Total since 1880
5

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dalva mean?

Dalva means “morning star” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dalva a boy or girl name?

Dalva is a girl name.

What origin is the name Dalva?

Dalva comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Dalva?

Dalva first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #5832 in 1953, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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