Elvia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elvia is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'nourishing'. It evolved from the Latin name Alvius and has been used in various forms throughout history. Elvia is often associated with nurturing traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Elvia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Elvia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled 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 MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elvia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5980th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1342nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1287th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1093rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1191st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1369th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2785th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4185th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elvia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elvia"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛl.vi.ə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Elvia is derived from the Latin word 'alvus', meaning 'nourishing' or 'to nourish'. It is also associated with the Latin name 'Alvius'.
Meaning
nourishing
Language Evolution
Alvius, Elvia
Historical Usage
The name Elvia has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th century, as a feminine form of names derived from Latin.
Variants & Derivatives
Elvie, Elva
Modern Popularity & Image
Elvia is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with nurturing qualities.
Famous People
Elvia Almeido, Elvia Rodriguez
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elvia"
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 "Elvia"
"Elvia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5980th of 7545 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1342nd of 9107 | 596 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1287th of 9204 | 636 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1093rd of 12526 | 1,676 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1191st of 19264 | 1,562 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1369th of 27321 | 1,756 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2785th of 35406 | 935 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4185th of 30306 | 416 |
Regional Popularity of "Elvia" 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 "Elvia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
57.78% 1367th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
36.93% 869th/2353 |
88.17% 1364th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
80.96% 1803rd/2227 |
- |
24.64% 703rd/2853 |
24.86% 690th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.43% 1540th/2937 |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
27.00% 950th/3518 |
15.28% 618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.77% 1797th/3685 |
59.66% 2670th/4475 |
24.95% 1296th/5194 |
11.51% 727th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
92.80% 4252nd/4582 |
91.09% 4704th/5164 |
34.79% 2544th/7313 |
21.88% 1633rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
48.92% 3337th/6822 |
41.01% 2574th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elvia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elvia" 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.