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Nelvia

Quick answerNelvia is a modern feminine name derived from the Latin "Nelvius," which likely stems from the root meaning "black" or "dark," though it may also be influenced by the name Neville.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,723
TrendVintage
Peak year1963
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageEnglish
CultureAnglo-American
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#5,723

Popularity over time

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

About the name Nelvia

Nelvia is a modern feminine name derived from the Latin "Nelvius," which likely stems from the root meaning "black" or "dark," though it may also be influenced by the name Neville.

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Etymology

Nelvia is a modern feminine name derived from the Latin "Nelvius," which likely stems from the root meaning "black" or "dark," though it may also be influenced by the name Neville. The name has primarily been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Britain during the 20th century, with no significant religious affiliation or notable historical figures of prominence.

Nelvia currently ranks #5,723 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.

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