Arvena
A girl's name with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 20 babies have been named Arvena in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Arvena is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Arvena is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly a feminine form of Arvid, a Norse name meaning 'eagle tree.' Soft and vintage-feeling, it fits comfortably among old-fashioned names that are quietly coming back.
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Arvena first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1920. Its appearance in the 1920s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Arvena may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arvena has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1920.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 | #4316 | — |
The Story of Arvena
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Arvena is a name steeped in history. Girls named Arvena are most likely born between 1920 and 1924.
How rare is Arvena?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arvena is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1920, peaked in the 1920s with 20 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1920–1924)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 | #4494 |
| 1921 | 9 | #3425 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5030 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1920–1924