Girl nameCurrently #16,816 in the USSteady
Melva
//ˈmɛlvə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19385 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melva's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melva's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melva |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 17 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1898 | 17 |
| 1899 | 21 |
| 1900 | 23 |
| 1901 | 25 |
| 1902 | 29 |
| 1903 | 36 |
| 1904 | 39 |
| 1905 | 45 |
| 1906 | 37 |
| 1907 | 51 |
| 1908 | 54 |
| 1909 | 45 |
| 1910 | 71 |
| 1911 | 57 |
| 1912 | 106 |
| 1913 | 117 |
| 1914 | 135 |
| 1915 | 207 |
| 1916 | 225 |
| 1917 | 220 |
| 1918 | 206 |
| 1919 | 241 |
| 1920 | 279 |
| 1921 | 284 |
| 1922 | 239 |
| 1923 | 291 |
| 1924 | 288 |
| 1925 | 276 |
| 1926 | 271 |
| 1927 | 285 |
| 1928 | 276 |
| 1929 | 300 |
| 1930 | 258 |
| 1931 | 277 |
| 1932 | 296 |
| 1933 | 244 |
| 1934 | 246 |
| 1935 | 276 |
| 1936 | 274 |
| 1937 | 300 |
| 1938 | 313 |
| 1939 | 285 |
| 1940 | 296 |
| 1941 | 268 |
| 1942 | 264 |
| 1943 | 283 |
| 1944 | 220 |
| 1945 | 233 |
| 1946 | 224 |
| 1947 | 247 |
| 1948 | 210 |
| 1949 | 235 |
| 1950 | 218 |
| 1951 | 253 |
| 1952 | 224 |
| 1953 | 208 |
| 1954 | 207 |
| 1955 | 192 |
| 1956 | 202 |
| 1957 | 185 |
| 1958 | 164 |
| 1959 | 124 |
| 1960 | 149 |
| 1961 | 123 |
| 1962 | 123 |
| 1963 | 101 |
| 1964 | 107 |
| 1965 | 110 |
| 1966 | 96 |
| 1967 | 79 |
| 1968 | 68 |
| 1969 | 85 |
| 1970 | 57 |
| 1971 | 88 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 48 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 50 |
| 1978 | 41 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Melva through the decades
- Melva peaked in 1938, when 313 babies were named Melva in the US.
- The 1920s were Melva's strongest decade, averaging 279 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1999–2024), use of Melva has fallen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Melva currently ranks #16,816 in the US and is holding steady.