Treva

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Pronounced TREE-vah /ˈtriː.və/Medium

Meaning: Read as a feminine of Trevor (Welsh, 'big village; large settlement') and as a vintage coinage in its own right. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft vintage name: Treva reads as a feminine of Trevor ('big settlement') (said 'TREE-vah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh

MeaningRead as a feminine of Trevor (Welsh, 'big village; large settlement') and as a vintage coinage in its own right. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#17533 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,656

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Treva is read as a feminine of Trevor (Welsh, 'big settlement') and a vintage coinage. No single source stands out, which we note — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'TREE-vah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and vintage.

Did you know? Treva reads as a feminine form of Trevor ('big village; large settlement') and as a vintage coinage — a soft, old-fashioned name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'TREE-vah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Treva — feminine of Trevor / vintage coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

TreivaTravaTreba

Nicknames

TrevEva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Treva mean?

Treva reads as a feminine of Trevor ('big village; large settlement') and a vintage coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Treva?

It's said TREE-vah /ˈtriː.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Treva a boy or girl name?

Treva is a girl's name.

How popular is Treva?

Treva is a rare name in the U.S.