Elva

Elva is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 41 girls in the United States.

Elva at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elva

Elva belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elva first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #161 in 1901, and in 2024 41 babies received the name — 31,654 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elva in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#161 in 1901
Peak year
1918
Babies named Elva in 2024
41
Total since 1880
31,654

Elva in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1562 in 2019
Babies named Elva in 2025
18
Total since 1996
215

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elva mean?

The meaning of Elva is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elva a boy or girl name?

Elva is a girl name. In 2024, 41 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elva?

Elva comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elva?

Elva first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #161 in 1901, and 41 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].