Ahuva Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ahuva is a Hebrew name meaning 'love', originating from the word 'ahavah'. Its historical forms include Ahuva in Modern Hebrew and Ahuv in Biblical Hebrew. The name is associated with warmth and affection, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century within Jewish communities and is represented by notable figures such as Ahuva Ozeri and Ahuva Ben Shalom.
The name Ahuva is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ahuva has been falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ahuva' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9563rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6404th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3685th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2333rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ahuva' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ahuva"
Pronunciation
/ɑˈhuːvə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Ahuva is derived from the Hebrew word 'ahavah', meaning 'love'. It signifies a beloved person or someone who is cherished.
Meaning
love
Language Evolution
Ahuva (Modern Hebrew), Ahuv (Biblical Hebrew)
Historical Usage
The name Ahuva has been used in Jewish communities for centuries, gaining popularity in the 20th century as Hebrew names became more common among Jews worldwide.
Variants & Derivatives
Ahuv, Ahuvi
Modern Popularity & Image
Ahuva is perceived positively, embodying warmth and affection. It is often associated with kindness and nurturing traits.
Famous People
Ahuva Ozeri (Israeli singer), Ahuva Ben Shalom (Israeli author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ahuva"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ahuva"
"Ahuva" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9563rd of 19264 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6404th of 27321 | 194 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3685th of 35406 | 628 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2333rd of 30306 | 948 |
Regional Popularity of "Ahuva" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ahuva" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
37.52% 1679th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
19.95% 1030th/5164 |
63.09% 4614th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
14.89% 668th/4487 |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ahuva"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ahuva" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.