The nameEva
Eva is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "life". The Latin form of Eve, it is popular across Europe and in Britain.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Eva comes from the Hebrew Chavah, linked to chayah, "to live": "living" or "life".
Origin
Hebrew, through Latin. Eva is the form of Eve used in Latin and in most European languages.
History
Eva Perón, wife of the Argentine president, and the actress Eva Green made the name famous. It reached the top 30 in England and Wales and is popular in the Netherlands and Spain.
Eva in other languages
Eva is spelled the same in Italian, Spanish, German and the Slavic languages. The classic French form is Ève, the English Eve, and the Hebrew Havva, meaning "living".
Nicknames for Eva
The most common nicknames for Eva: Evie.
Did you know?
- The life of Eva Perón inspired the musical Evita and its song Don't Cry for Me Argentina.
- Eva Green played Vesper Lynd, James Bond's love, in Casino Royale in 2006.
Famous people named Eva
- Eva Perón, First Lady of Argentina
- Eva Green, actress
- Eva Longoria, actress
- Eva Mendes, actress
Popularity of the name Eva
Eva in the United States
Eva was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 38,217 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Eva. Half of all babies named Eva in the United States were born before 1940, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,594 births a year on average, against 3,598 in the five years before.
Eva in the United Kingdom
Eva was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 19,816 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Eva. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Eva in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,038 births a year on average, against 1,673 in the five years before.
Eva in Ireland
Eva in France
Eva in Belgium
Eva in Switzerland
Eva in Austria
Eva in Norway
Sibling names for Eva
Names from the same generation as Eva, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eva mean?
Eva comes from the Hebrew Chavah, linked to chayah, "to live": "living" or "life".
What is the origin of the name Eva?
Hebrew, through Latin. Eva is the form of Eve used in Latin and in most European languages.
Is Eva a girl's or a boy's name?
Eva is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eva?
In 2024, Eva was the 120th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,296 births.
What are good sibling names for Eva?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Madelyn, Leah, Serenity and Rylee for a sister, Emmanuel, Josiah, Micah and Abraham for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Eva?
The most common nicknames for Eva are Evie.
Who are famous people named Eva?
Eva Perón, First Lady of Argentina; Eva Green, actress; Eva Longoria, actress; Eva Mendes, actress.