Flava
A girl's name of Latin origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Flava, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Flava a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Flava is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Flava is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin flavus meaning 'golden' or 'blonde' — an ancient Roman name that evokes the warmth and brilliance of golden color.
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In the American context, Flava is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1921–1921). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 5 total births, Flava exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Flava has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Flava
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Flava is a name steeped in history. Girls named Flava are most likely born between 1921 and 1921.
How rare is Flava?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Flava is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1921, peaked in the 1920s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1921–1921)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 | #5395 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–1921