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Summary

The name Alva originates from Hebrew, meaning exalted or high. It has evolved through historical forms such as Alvah and Alva. The name is often associated with traits of uniqueness and charm, and it does not have a significant biblical relevance. Alva gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be appreciated in modern times.

The name Alva is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alva has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alva' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 344th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 467th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 851st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1521st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3924th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9917th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8427th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 509th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 672nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1187th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2280th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4061st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8448th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5150th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alva' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.