Name meaning & stats
Shalva
Shalva. 143 US babies since 1940, peak 2025. Notable Shalvas are 1.5× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2025
143 US babies were named Shalva between 1940 and 2025.
Where Shalvas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | Low · 8 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Lawyer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Shalvas show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2025)