Shelva
girl nameShelva entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #470 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#470
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #596 |
| 1940s | #1680 |
| 1950s | #3275 |
| 1960s | #5276 |
| 1970s | #6804 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Shelva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelva alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelva in 2025?
- Shelva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelva most popular?
- Shelva peaked in 1937, reaching #470 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelva with classmates?
- Shelva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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