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Ilvi

Quick answerIlvi is a Finnish name derived from the word "ilva," which means "swamp" or "wetland" in Finnish, reflecting the landscape terminology common in Nordic naming traditions.

Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#882
Trend
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 11
Global rank#882

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ilvi

Ilvi is a Finnish name derived from the word "ilva," which means "swamp" or "wetland" in Finnish, reflecting the landscape terminology common in Nordic naming traditions.

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Etymology

Ilvi is a Finnish name derived from the word "ilva," which means "swamp" or "wetland" in Finnish, reflecting the landscape terminology common in Nordic naming traditions. The name is primarily used in Finland and Estonian-speaking regions, with roots in Baltic-Finnic cultures and no specific religious association.

Ilvi currently ranks #882 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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