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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marva — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Maru|Marvel
LatinGirl→ Stable

Marva

MAR-vuh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16741 in 2023

Peak: #16661 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16741 in 2023

Peak: #16661 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #16741 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
VintageClassicGirl2-syllableLatin RootMid-centuryUncommonWarmRetro
Character
dedicated educatorcivil rights conviction
STRONG
High confidence

Marva is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Marva at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'marvellous' or 'wonderful'; also possibly a variant of Marva meaning 'of the sea' or connected to the myrtle plant
Language root:Latin · English
Peak rank:#16661 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Marva Collins
Educator and civil rights activist
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Alma◈VeraNormaIrisEdna
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marva
DorothyPearlHelenRuthGraceBernardWalterEdward
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Marva · Overview
Summary

Marva is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Vintage · Classic character
Marva carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
marva.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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