The nameEve
Eve is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "life". The name of the first woman in the Bible, it is short and timeless.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Eve comes from the Hebrew Chavah, linked to chayah, "to live": "living" or "mother of all the living".
Origin
Hebrew. In Genesis, Eve is the first woman, created as a companion for Adam.
History
Eve reached the top 50 in England and Wales. Eve Arnold, the photographer, and the singer Eve are famous bearers.
Did you know?
- Ève Curie, Marie Curie's younger daughter, published a biography of her mother in 1937 that was read around the world.
Famous people named Eve
- Eve, first woman in the Bible
- Eve Arnold, photographer
- Eve Best, actress
- Eve, rapper
Popularity of the name Eve
Eve in the United States
Eve was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 6,355 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Eve. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Eve in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 574 births a year on average, against 698 in the five years before.
Eve in the United Kingdom
Eve was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 10,469 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Eve. Half of all babies named Eve in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 250 births a year on average, against 348 in the five years before.
Eve in Ireland
Eve in France
Eve in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eve
Names from the same generation as Eve, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve comes from the Hebrew Chavah, linked to chayah, "to live": "living" or "mother of all the living".
What is the origin of the name Eve?
Hebrew. In Genesis, Eve is the first woman, created as a companion for Adam.
Is Eve a girl's or a boy's name?
Eve is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eve?
In 2024, Eve was the 570th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 529 births.
What are the variants of the name Eve?
Variants and related names of Eve include Evie and Evy.
What are good sibling names for Eve?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mariam, Elisa, Jane and Joelle for a sister, Johan, Reuben, Simon and Abraham for a brother.
Who are famous people named Eve?
Eve, first woman in the Bible; Eve Arnold, photographer; Eve Best, actress; Eve, rapper.