Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Tuva

Tuva, officially the Republic of Tyva, is a republic of Russia. Tuva lies at the geographical center of Asia, in southern Siberia. The republic borders the federal subjects of the Altai Republic, Buryatia, Irkutsk Oblast, Khakassia, and Krasnoyarsk Krai, and shares an international border with Mongolia to the south. Tuva has a population of 336,651.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#15,243 (2024)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2024
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#15243
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tuva

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tuva, officially the Republic of Tyva, is a republic of Russia. Tuva lies at the geographical center of Asia, in southern Siberia. The republic borders the federal subjects of the Altai Republic, Buryatia, Irkutsk Oblast, Khakassia, and Krasnoyarsk Krai, and shares an international border with Mongolia to the south. Tuva has a population of 336,651.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of Tuva See also: History of the Tuvan people Map of the Tuva Republic The territory of Tuva has been controlled by the Xiongnu (209 BC – 93 AD) and the Xianbei state (93–234), Rouran Khaganate (330–555), Tang dynasty (647–682), Yenisei Kyrgyz Khaganate (7th–13th century), Mongol Empire (1206–1271), Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), Northern Yuan dynasty (1368–1691), Khotgoid Khanate and Zunghar Khanate (1634–1758). Medieval Mongol tribes, including Oirats and Tumeds , inhabited areas which are now part of the Tuvan Republic. From 1758 to 1911, Tuva was part of China's Qing dynas

The Story of Tuva

Tuva first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2024, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 5 Tuvas were born — ranking #15,243 that year. As of 2026, Tuva ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Tuvas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Tuva

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • See also: List of Tuvans Sainkho Namtchylak (born 1957), throat and experimental singer
  • Kongar-ool Ondar (1962–2013), throat singer and a member of the Great Khural of Tuva.
  • Stepan Saryg-Ool (1908–1983), Soviet Tuvan poet, writer, folklore specialist, and politician.
  • Sergei Shoygu (born 1955), former Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation and current Secretary of the Security Council of Russia .

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Names that sound like Tuva

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tuva is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuva

What does the name Tuva mean?
Tuva, officially the Republic of Tyva, is a republic of Russia. Tuva lies at the geographical center of Asia, in southern Siberia. The republic borders the federal subjects of the Altai Republic, Buryatia, Irkutsk Oblast, Khakassia, and Krasnoyarsk Krai, and shares an international border with Mongolia to the south. Tuva has a population of 336,651.
How popular is Tuva in 2026?
In 2026, Tuva ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tuva most popular?
Tuva reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #15,243 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Tuva a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tuva is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tuva?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tuva include Aaina, Abelyn, Abundance. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tuva

Tuva is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2024 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Tuva's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #15,243. Use the chart and map above to compare Tuva's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.