Cleva is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'clavis', meaning key. It is often associated with unlocking potential and opening opportunities, symbolizing wisdom, insight, and resourcefulness. Historically, Cleva has been used as both a female and male name, although it is more commonly found among females in recent years.
The name Cleva experienced varying popularity over the years with peaks occurring between 1917 and 1920, reaching as high as 25 births in 1918. However, it became less common towards the latter part of the century, with only a few births recorded each year from 1939 onwards. Overall, Cleva was chosen for 561 babies across the specified years.