Holding steady.
Popularity of Shelva since 1936
Babies named Shelva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 546 |
| 1940s | 329 |
| 1950s | 138 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shelva is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1936. It never achieved widespread popularity, with its peak year being 1937. The trajectory of Shelva has remained stable at very low usage levels, never breaking into the national rankings. As a result, the one-in-N ratio is not calculable due to insufficient occurrences. The name appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by surnames or similar-sounding names like Shelby or Velma. Its top states of usage are not available, indicating its scattered, infrequent use across the country.
Shelva is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1936. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a coinage blending elements of names such as Shelby or Sheila, or a phonetic invention. No known meaning has been historically ascribed, and it does not appear in major name dictionaries.
Sibling names for Shelva
Names that share Shelva's style, for a brother or sister.
