Eva Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-vah / ˈiː.vəHebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: life; Latin: desired
Historical & Cultural Background
Eva is a name with roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from 'Chava,' meaning 'life.' It has been used in various cultures, including Latin, where it signifies something that is desired. The name has been popularized through religious texts, particularly in reference to Eve, the biblical figure. Over time, Eva has appeared in various forms across different languages and cultures.
Trend Summary
Eva has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eve
- Evie
International Variants
- Ewa (Polish)
- Eva (Spanish)
- Éva (Hungarian)
- Ewa (Norwegian)
Famous people named Eva
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Fictional characters named Eva
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eva was first seen in the United States in 1887. Eva has ranked as high as #837 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Eva has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eva (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 18 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |