Ylva
Ylva first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2017, when 7 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ylva popular?
Steady Ylva has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.
| 2020s | 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ylva mean?
From the Old Norse 'ylgr', the feminine of 'ulfr' ('wolf'), meaning 'she-wolf'. Formed on the same pattern as other Norse female-animal nouns; the masculine equivalent is Ulf.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ylva mean?
Ylva means she-wolf. From the Old Norse 'ylgr', the feminine of 'ulfr' ('wolf'), meaning 'she-wolf'. Formed on the same pattern as other Norse female-animal nouns; the masculine equivalent is Ulf.
What is the origin of the name Ylva?
Ylva is of norse origin.
How do you pronounce Ylva?
Ylva is pronounced “IHL-vah.”
Is Ylva a boy or a girl name?
Ylva is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ylva a popular name right now?
Ylva has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2017.
When was the name Ylva most popular?
Ylva was most popular in 2017, when about 7 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ylva?
Names similar to Ylva include Saga, Solveig, Sigrid, Signe, Runa.
What names go well with Ylva?
norse names that pair well with Ylva include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.