Melva
Melva: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Melva
- A female given name.
How popular is Melva?
Since 1880, 14,155 girls and 30 boys in the U.S. have been named Melva (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #372 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #3293 in 1926. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Melva FAQ
What does the name Melva mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Melva?
Since 1880, 14,155 girls and 30 boys in the U.S. have been named Melva (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #372 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #3293 in 1926. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Melva a boy or girl name?
Melva is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,155 girls and 30 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.