Nerva comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "Strength" or "vigor from nerves.".
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How popular is Nerva?
1915peak year
Nerva first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1914. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1915, 6 babies received the name (ranked #4116). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 48 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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