Marva
Marva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sage (the herb) or soft.
Origin and history
Marva is a feminine given name, often derived as a variant of Marvah or related to the Hebrew word for the sage plant. It saw moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become quite rare in recent years. Today, it stands out as an uncommon, classic vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
10,362 babies in the United States have been named Marva since 1880. It ranks #1597 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2091.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.4 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- CA (5.6 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 80 |
| 1920-1930 | 394 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,847 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,115 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,576 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,344 |
| 1970-1980 | 571 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Marva
- Marva Collins: Educator, Founder
- Marva Whitney: Singer, Musician
- Marva Wright: Singer
Nicknames
Marv
Fun facts
- In Modern Hebrew, 'Marva' (מַרְוָה) is the word for the sage plant.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.