MallowbyNames

Clovia

KLOH-vee-uh · Probably a modern coinage, possibly an elaboration of Clover or a feminine form of Clovis.

Peak popularity
1949
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Clovia since 1949

Babies named Clovia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

715221960198020002020Most births 1949Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s22
1950s68
1960s10
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Clovia is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1949 when it peaked in usage. Despite its peak year being 1949, the name has never been widespread, with no recorded rank in any year as of 2025. Its trajectory is stable but extremely low volume, suggesting it has remained a peculiar choice for a small number of families. The name does not appear in top state lists, indicating no regional concentration. Its etymology is uncertain, likely a modern invention, and it has no established variants or famous bearers.

Clovia first appeared in the United States in the 1940s, possibly as a creative elaboration of the word "clover" or as a feminine variant of the name Clovis. Its usage has been extremely rare, with only a handful of recorded births. The name has no known roots in classical languages or established naming traditions.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Clo, Via

Sibling names for Clovia

Names that share Clovia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Clover, Nova, Lydia, Vera, Cleo

Brothers: Clovis, Otis, Felix, Hugo, Silas

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Clovia mean?
Clovia is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from "clover" or as a feminine form of Clovis. Its exact meaning is uncertain.
How popular is the name Clovia?
Clovia has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its highest recorded usage was in 1949 when it first appeared, but the number of births is very low.
Is Clovia a boy's or girl's name?
Clovia is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.