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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Eva — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Eustace|Evaan
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Eva

AY-vuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#120
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy — · → Stable

#120
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 52
Peak rank
#93 in 2020
5yr change
-8 ranks
Birth frequency
6.4 per 10,000 births
Sex split
32% boy · 68% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #120 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Eva

Popularity score: 52  ·  SSA Rank: #120

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-8 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewClassicBiblicalShort2-syllableUnisexSimpleTimelessSoft-soundingReligious
Character
life-giving energytimeless gracequiet strengthnatural wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Evas

versatilecharismaticdeterminedinfluentialpoised
STRONG
High confidence

Eva is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #120 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -8 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#120 · niche
Eva at a Glance
Meaning:Eva derives from the Hebrew name Chava, meaning 'life' or 'living.' It was Latinized as Eva and became widely known through the biblical figure Eve, the first woman.
Language root:Hebrew · Latin
Peak rank:#93 in 2020
5yr change:-8 ranks
Sex usage:32% boy · 68% girl
Notable bearers
Eva Perón
First Lady of Argentina (note: bearer name commonly used across genders)
Similar Sound
AvaEveIvaEvieEvy
Similar Style
LilyIvyGraceEmmaSophia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Eva
NoahLiamOliviaAvaMia◈EthanSophieBella
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Sophia
Greek · #6
→ Stable
Elizabeth
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Eva illustration
Name Intelligence
Eva · Overview
Summary

Eva is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #120 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 42/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Eva carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
eva.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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