Holding steady.
Popularity of Uva since 1909
Babies named Uva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Uva is an exceptionally rare name in the United States. First recorded in 1909, it reached its peak in 1917, but it has never appeared among the top 1,000 names. Its one-in-N metric is effectively zero due to extreme rarity. The trajectory is stable, with only occasional usage. The name may derive from the Latin word for 'grape', which remains the leading etymological hypothesis, though it could also be a diminutive of Ursula or a variant of other names. Given its obscurity and the lack of widespread use, Uva is a highly distinctive choice with a sweet, simple sound.
Uva is a name of uncertain derivation. The most common theory links it to the Latin word 'uva', meaning 'grape', which was sometimes used as a name in Roman contexts. It may also be a diminutive or short form of Ursula (from Latin 'ursa', 'she-bear') or similar names. In Spanish and Italian it directly means 'grape'. The name saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in 1917, but has remained extremely rare.
Sibling names for Uva
Names that share Uva's style, for a brother or sister.
