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At a Glance
- Origin
- Modern coinage (possibly a feminine form of Trevor)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- TREV-uh
Treva is a modern coinage, most likely created as a feminine form of Trevor rather than drawn from an older naming tradition. That means there's no long history or ready-made backstory behind it — it's simply a name that emerged on its own. If you like the sound of Trevor but want something that reads as feminine, Treva is one option that's already been used before.
Meaning & Origin of Treva
Origin: modern coinage (possibly a feminine form of Trevor).
How to Pronounce Treva
TREV-uhIPA /ˈtriːvə/
Popularity of Treva
Treva had its biggest moment in 1939, ranking #545 on the SSA list with 151 babies given the name that year. By 2022 it had dropped to #17533, with only 5 babies named Treva, over the SSA's full 1886-2022 record.
Names Like Treva
These names have followed a similar path to Treva in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Treva?
Treva is pronounced TREV-uh (IPA: /ˈtriːvə/).
Is Treva a popular name right now?
Treva peaked at #545 in 1939 and is ranked #17533 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2022.)
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