Holding steady.
Popularity of Arva since 1893
Babies named Arva per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arva's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 160 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arva is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1893, which remains its peak year of use. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its trajectory has been stable but extremely low. With no top states on record, Arva has seen only scattered usage across the country. The name likely derived from Arvilla or an Irish place name, but its exact origin is uncertain. For parents drawn to obscure Victorian-era names, Arva offers a distinctive choice.
The name Arva is most likely a variant of Arvilla, an English name derived from the Latin Arvilla, meaning 'harvest' or 'field', or possibly a diminutive of Arabella. It may also be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Arbh or a place name from County Cavan, Ireland. Its use in the United States dates back to the late 19th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arvilla
Sibling names for Arva
Names that share Arva's style, for a brother or sister.
