Alvah
Alvah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sublime, tall, or his unrighteousness.
Origin and history
Alvah is a biblical Hebrew name meaning his unrighteousness or sublime. It appears as an Edomite chief in the Old Testament. Historically used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., it is now a rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,808 babies in the United States have been named Alvah since 1880. It ranks #3012 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- VA (42.1 %)
- NY (18.8 %)
- ME (15.8 %)
- MA (8.3 %)
- NJ (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 132 |
| 1890-1900 | 109 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 326 |
| 1920-1930 | 369 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 191 |
| 1950-1960 | 184 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Alvah
- Alvah Bessie: Screenwriter, Author
- Alvah Curtis Roebuck: Businessman, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Alvah is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom descended from Esau.
- Alvah was more widely used in the late 19th century in the United States before declining significantly in popularity.