Holding steady.
Popularity of Alvira since 1885
Babies named Alvira per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alvira's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 79 |
| 1910s | 272 |
| 1920s | 306 |
| 1930s | 130 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alvira is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1885. Its peak year was 1905, after which usage declined steadily. The name has remained stable in recent decades, with no recorded rank in the top 1,000. Although its origin is debated, it is most often linked to the Spanish Elvira or the Arabic term for sweetheart. Alvira's rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet melodic name.
Alvira is most often considered a variant of Elvira, a name of Gothic origin meaning "all true" or "truly noble," from elements "aljis" (other) and "wers" (true). Alternatively, it may derive from the Arabic name Alvira, meaning "sweetheart." Historical use has been scattered, with modest popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
“Alvira” around the world
Where Alvira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alvi, Vira, Allie
Sibling names for Alvira
Names that share Alvira's style, for a brother or sister.
