Ylva is of Scandinavian origin, specifically Old Norse, and translates to 'she-wolf'. It's derived from the word 'ulfr' meaning wolf. This name was popular among the Vikings and has been used in Scandinavia throughout history.
The name Ylva has seen a steady increase in popularity over the past few years, with a total of 29 babies named Ylva born between 2017 and 2023. However, there was a dip in 2018 as no Ylvass were welcomed that year.