Eva
Eva is a timeless name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Eve, meaning 'life' or 'living one.' It has been beloved across European cultures for centuries and carries a simple, elegant beauty.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,082. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,470
- 2012: 3,369
- 2013: 3,433
- 2014: 3,687
- 2015: 3,772
- 2016: 3,814
- 2017: 3,642
- 2018: 3,569
- 2019: 3,180
- 2020: 2,847
- 2021: 2,836
- 2022: 2,576
- 2023: 2,416
- 2024: 2,306
- 2025: 2,154
- 2026 (projected): 2,082
Good to Know
- •Only three letters but feels complete and substantial
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works beautifully as both a standalone name and nickname for Evelyn or Evangeline
- •Pronunciation is consistent across cultures (EE-vah or AY-vah)
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Famous People
Eva Perón
First Lady of Argentina and political icon
Eva Mendes
Actress and businesswoman
Eva Longoria
Actress and producer
Eva Green
French actress
Statistics
284,761
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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