Shelva

Girl name

Shelva has been given to 1,131 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It peaked in 1937.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,131

Peak year

1937 (194 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1936

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Names one letter away from Shelva — alternate spellings parents actually use.

47,891 babies since 1915

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shelva.

1,138 babies since 1914

1,124 babies since 1915

1,139 babies since 1889

1,147 babies since 1888

1,111 babies since 1892

1,103 babies since 1917

1,088 babies since 1912

1,177 babies since 1883

How popular is the name Shelva?

Shelva has been given to 1,131 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shelva peak?

Shelva peaked in 1937, when 194 babies were given the name.

Is Shelva a girl or boy name?

Shelva is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Shelva are girls).

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