Why Alva Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Alva” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Alva” is of Hebrew and Swedish origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Avla.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Laav.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Alva

The true meaning of ‘Alva’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Alva is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Alva, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Alva Popular?

“Alva” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Pennsylvania as reported in the 1950 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in Pennsylvania have the same name as you in 1950. A total of only 177 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1917 with a total of 317 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Alva” was recorded 20,091 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Alvas to occupy the country of Palau with an estimated population of 18,058.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 87 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Alva became a popular boy’s name in the state of West Virginia in the year 1910. It ranked #54 with 9 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1912 in the state of Oklahoma with 17 baby boys.

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Alva” was recorded 1,099 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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