Holding steady.
Popularity of Norva since 1911
Babies named Norva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norva is a rare American coinage that first appeared in 1911 and saw a brief period of use, peaking in 1931. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names, and its trajectory has remained stable at extremely low frequency. The name likely originated as a creative blend of the then-popular Nora and a fashionable -va ending, reflecting early 20th-century naming trends. Despite its obscurity, Norva offers a distinctive vintage feel for parents seeking an uncommon name with a turn-of-the-century charm.
Norva appears to be a 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1911. It may have been formed by combining the popular name Nora with the -va suffix, or as a feminization of the surname Norval or Norwood. The name saw modest use during the 1930s but has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nor, Nory, Vava
Sibling names for Norva
Names that share Norva's style, for a brother or sister.
