Shalva
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Peace, auspicious
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #8272 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: Shalva is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'sha' meaning peace, auspicious.
Similar names: shalev, shavy, sahal, sahalie, shaanvi, shaarvi, shael, shaila
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Shalva? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Shalva, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shalva
What does the name Shalva mean?
Shalva means “Peace, auspicious” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Shalva?
Shalva has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Peace, auspicious”.
How popular is Shalva?
Shalva ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Shalva most popular?
Shalva peaked in 2025 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Shalva a boy or girl name?
Shalva is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Shalvas in registered births are female.
Is the name Shalva rising or falling in popularity?
Shalva has risen 3904 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11789 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Shalva been recorded?
Shalva appears in birth records across 18 years — from 2002 through 2025.