Marva

Marva 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 England & Wales it was given to 5 girls in 2011.

Marva at a glance

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

About the name Marva

Marva 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, Marva first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #334 in 1936, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10,362 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marva in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#334 in 1936
Peak year
1948
Total since 1880
10,362

Marva in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3998 in 2001
Babies named Marva in 2011
5
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marva mean?

The meaning of Marva 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 Marva a boy or girl name?

Marva is a girl name. In England & Wales, 5 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Marva?

Marva comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marva?

Marva first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #334 in 1936, and 0 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].