UK boy's name
Alvah
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "superior, lofty, or sublime".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alvah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alvah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alvah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alvah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alvah ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Alvah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alvah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Alvah mean?
The given name Alvah is an English name derived from the Hebrew name Alvah, meaning "high" or "elevated". It is believed to have originated in the 17th century, with possible roots in the biblical name Alvan, which appears in the Book of Genesis.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alvah was Alvah Hovey, an American minister and educator born in 1820. He served as the president of Newton Theological Institution, now known as Andover Newton Theological School, from 1868 to 1898.
Another notable figure with the name Alvah was Alvah Crocker, an American businessman and abolitionist born in 1801. He was instrumental in establishing the town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and played a crucial role in the construction of railroads in the state.
In the field of politics, Alvah Sabin, born in 1793, was a United States Senator from Vermont, serving from 1825 to 1831. He was also the Secretary of War under President Andrew Jackson from 1836 to 1837.
Alvah Augustus Hunt, born in 1810, was an American portrait painter known for his works depicting prominent figures of the time, including several U.S. Presidents and Supreme Court Justices.
Lastly, Alvah Trowbridge, born in 1831, was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He served as a brigadier general and participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg.
While the name Alvah has not been as widely used in recent times, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, including religion, business, politics, art, and the military.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Alvah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alvah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alvah
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alvah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alvah in the UK right now?
In 2018, Alvah was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alvah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Alvah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alvah?
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "superior, lofty, or sublime".
How many people are called Alvah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alvah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.