Lava
Girl nameLava has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 2019. It peaked in 2019. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Lava.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10
Peak year
2019 (5 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2019
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lava — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lava.
Sibling name ideas for Lava
Same era and popularity as Lava, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lava?
Lava has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 2019. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lava peak?
Lava peaked in 2019, when 5 babies were given the name.
Is Lava a girl or boy name?
Lava is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lava are girls).
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