Clova
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Clova: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
A lyrical Scottish place name, Clova derives from the Gaelic *cluain*, meaning "meadow" or "pasture," and is most famously associated with Glen Clova in Angus, a picturesque valley in the eastern Highlands. Unlike many traditional names, Clova has no widely known historical bearers; its charm lies instead in its strong geographical roots and soft, melodic sound. The same Gaelic root appears in other Scottish place names such as Clunie and Loch Clunie, linking Clova to a broader landscape tradition. As a given name, it remains rare but has seen occasional use in modern Scotland, offering parents a distinctive choice that evokes rolling hills and quiet glens.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y