Eva
Eva: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːvə/ · /ˈeɪvə/
Meaning and origin of Eva
- A female given name from Latin, ultimately from Hebrew.
Etymology
The (Vulgate) Latin Eva, from Ancient Greek Εὔα (Eúa), from Biblical Hebrew חַוָּה (ḥawwā). A Latinate variant of the English Eve.
How popular is Eva?
Since 1880, 284,761 girls and 1,007 boys in the U.S. have been named Eva (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #612 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #134 for girls, with 2,154 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Eva
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Eva FAQ
What does the name Eva mean?
A female given name from Latin, ultimately from Hebrew. The (Vulgate) Latin Eva, from Ancient Greek Εὔα (Eúa), from Biblical Hebrew חַוָּה (ḥawwā). A Latinate variant of the English Eve.
What is the origin of the name Eva?
Eva is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Eva?
Since 1880, 284,761 girls and 1,007 boys in the U.S. have been named Eva (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1889. Its highest rank for boys was #612 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #134 for girls, with 2,154 babies given the name.
Is Eva a boy or girl name?
Eva is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 284,761 girls and 1,007 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.