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Alvah

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-vuh /ˈal.və/Medium

Meaning: Alvah is a Hebrew biblical name, glossed 'his highness; exalted; sublime.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as an Edomite chief. It has also seen use as an old-fashioned American given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A lofty biblical name: Alvah is Hebrew for 'his highness; exalted' (said 'AL-vuh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningAlvah is a Hebrew biblical name, glossed 'his highness; exalted; sublime.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as an Edomite chief. It has also seen use as an old-fashioned American given name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12403 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,808

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alvah is a Hebrew biblical name glossed 'his highness; exalted; sublime,' listed among the chiefs of Edom. It later enjoyed quiet use as an old-fashioned American name. A dignified, antique-feeling pick (said 'AL-vuh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and vintage.

Did you know? Alvah is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'his highness; exalted' — borne by an Edomite chief and later a vintage American pick (inventor Thomas Edison's middle name was Alva) (said 'AL-vuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Alvah — Hebrew biblical 'his highness; exalted'; Edomite chief

Variations

AlvaAlvan

Nicknames

AlVah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alvah mean?

Alvah is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'his highness; exalted; sublime.'

How do you pronounce Alvah?

It's said AL-vuh /ˈal.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alvah a boy or girl name?

Alvah is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alvah?

Alvah is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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