Melva
Girl nameMelva has been given to 14,185 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1938.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
14,185
Peak year
1938 (313 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Melva's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #772 |
| 1925 | #416 |
| 1950 | #566 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Melva — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Melva.
FAQ
How popular is the name Melva?
Melva has been given to 14,185 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Melva peak?
Melva peaked in 1938, when 313 babies were given the name.
Is Melva a girl or boy name?
Melva is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Melva are girls).
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