Mava
girl nameMava entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1947 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1947
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4011 |
| 1920s | #3101 |
| 1930s | #2932 |
| 1940s | #3687 |
| 1950s | #5658 |
| 2020s | #13747 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mava are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mava alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mava in 2025?
- Mava is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mava most popular?
- Mava peaked in 1939, reaching #1947 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mava with classmates?
- Mava will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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