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Shelva

Shelva is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shelva?

Recorded births named Shelva by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,131 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shelva's popularity over time

Babies named Shelva per year — United States (1936–1980). United States peaked in 1937 (194/yr).

When was Shelva popular?

Shelva reached its peak in 1937, when it was the #855 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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