#1202024 rank
1918peak year
282,580babies named Eva since 1880
▼ 28%5-year trend
Eva popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Eva mean?
The Latin form of the Hebrew Chava, 'life', the name of the first woman in Genesis. It spread through every European language and stays a slim international classic.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Eva
Same era, same vibe — if you like Eva, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Evas
- Eva Perón, first lady of Argentina
Spellings & variants
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