Eva Girl

Popularity: #131 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-vah /ˈiː.və/

Origin: Hebrew; Latin; German

Meaning: Hebrew: life; Latin: desired; German: living one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eva has its roots in the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chavah), which translates to "life" or "living one." This name is derived from the Hebrew verb חיה (chayah), meaning "to live." The name was adopted into Greek as Εύα (Eua) and subsequently into Latin as Eva, which laid the groundwork for its entry into various European languages, including English. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin Vulgate, a late 4th-century translation of the Bible, which popularized the name in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with Eve, the first woman according to the biblical narrative in the Book of Genesis.

Historically, Eve is a significant figure in Judeo-Christian tradition, symbolizing the beginning of humanity and the complexities of human existence. The name has been borne by various saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in religious and cultural texts.

In the Middle Ages, the name Eva became more common in Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Christian teachings, where it was often associated with themes of life, motherhood, and femininity. Culturally, the name Eva has resonated through literature and art, often symbolizing innocence and the duality of human nature, as seen in various interpretations of the Eve figure in religious and secular narratives.

The name has also inspired diminutive forms such as Evie, which emerged in later centuries. Overall, the name Eva carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting its deep roots in language and tradition.

Famous people named Eva

In this section, you will find notable people named Eva. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eva who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Eva who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Eva Mendes is an actress best known for Hitch, Training Day, and Ghost Rider.

Eva Green is an actress best known for Casino Royale, Penny Dreadful, and 300: Rise of an Empire.

Eva Longoria is an actress and producer best known for Desperate Housewives, The Sentinel, and Devious Maids.

Eva Marie is a professional wrestler and television personality best known for her time in WWE and Total Divas.

Eva Amurri is an actress best known for Saved!, The Banger Sisters, and Californication.

Eva Herzigová is a model and actress best known for her work with Victoria's Secret and the Guess? campaigns.

Eva Perón is a public figure best known for her role as the First Lady of Argentina and her advocacy for labor rights.

Eva Cassidy is a singer and musician best known for her posthumous album Songbird and her rendition of.

Fictional characters named Eva

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Eva is a fictional character from the video game series Metal Gear. She is a key figure in the story, known for her complex relationship with the protagonist and her role in the events surrounding the Cold War.

Eva is a fictional character from the animated series Wall-E. She is a sleek, advanced robot sent to Earth to find signs of life, playing a crucial role in the film's narrative about environmentalism and love.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eva, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AvaMiaLilaNinaZoeClara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eva. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EveAdaIvyLeahLenaCoraTessaNoraMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eva was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Eva has ranked as high as #100 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Eva has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eva is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eva was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eva.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,154 0 2,154
2024 2,306 0 2,306
2023 2,421 5 2,416
2022 2,576 0 2,576
2021 2,836 0 2,836
2020 2,847 0 2,847
2019 3,180 0 3,180
2018 3,569 0 3,569
2017 3,648 6 3,642
2016 3,819 5 3,814
2015 3,779 7 3,772
2014 3,693 6 3,687
2013 3,440 7 3,433
2012 3,369 0 3,369
2011 3,470 0 3,470
2010 3,280 0 3,280
2009 3,395 0 3,395
2008 2,971 0 2,971
2007 2,898 5 2,893
2006 2,789 0 2,789
2005 2,475 0 2,475
2004 1,738 9 1,729
2003 1,519 0 1,519
2002 1,334 0 1,334
2001 1,160 0 1,160
2000 1,093 5 1,088
1999 975 0 975
1998 846 0 846
1997 766 0 766
1996 795 0 795
1995 752 0 752
1994 769 0 769
1993 735 0 735
1992 772 7 765
1991 825 5 820
1990 789 9 780
1989 798 14 784
1988 761 7 754
1987 699 5 694
1986 738 6 732
1985 765 10 755
1984 754 12 742
1983 823 5 818
1982 852 7 845
1981 865 8 857
1980 844 6 838
1979 802 0 802
1978 854 0 854
1977 829 10 819
1976 776 5 771
1975 769 5 764
1974 849 12 837
1973 875 7 868
1972 892 6 886
1971 970 0 970
1970 1,026 0 1,026
1969 1,091 0 1,091
1968 1,051 0 1,051
1967 1,214 0 1,214
1966 1,299 6 1,293
1965 1,345 6 1,339
1964 1,436 7 1,429
1963 1,463 6 1,457
1962 1,508 8 1,500
1961 1,533 0 1,533
1960 1,691 6 1,685
1959 1,641 6 1,635
1958 1,764 0 1,764
1957 1,810 11 1,799
1956 1,927 0 1,927
1955 1,789 5 1,784
1954 1,713 0 1,713
1953 1,600 8 1,592
1952 1,713 9 1,704
1951 1,580 6 1,574
1950 1,629 7 1,622
1949 1,667 0 1,667
1948 1,783 8 1,775
1947 1,791 8 1,783
1946 1,661 9 1,652
1945 1,604 8 1,596
1944 1,667 9 1,658
1943 1,816 13 1,803
1942 1,893 17 1,876
1941 1,873 12 1,861
1940 1,901 11 1,890
1939 1,874 15 1,859
1938 1,922 15 1,907
1937 2,073 14 2,059
1936 2,012 10 2,002
1935 2,183 16 2,167
1934 2,407 18 2,389
1933 2,307 25 2,282
1932 2,535 13 2,522
1931 2,613 22 2,591
1930 3,031 12 3,019
1929 3,036 17 3,019
1928 3,228 16 3,212
1927 3,430 20 3,410
1926 3,505 11 3,494
1925 3,873 18 3,855
1924 4,082 14 4,068
1923 3,998 23 3,975
1922 4,212 20 4,192
1921 4,345 20 4,325
1920 4,508 10 4,498
1919 4,497 13 4,484
1918 4,575 12 4,563
1917 4,303 17 4,286
1916 4,355 18 4,337
1915 4,094 15 4,079
1914 3,418 17 3,401
1913 2,903 12 2,891
1912 2,648 12 2,636
1911 2,118 9 2,109
1910 2,133 10 2,123
1909 1,914 18 1,896
1908 1,941 11 1,930
1907 1,892 8 1,884
1906 1,764 6 1,758
1905 1,820 5 1,815
1904 1,868 10 1,858
1903 1,789 6 1,783
1902 1,735 8 1,727
1901 1,628 11 1,617
1900 2,097 8 2,089
1899 1,591 9 1,582
1898 1,830 7 1,823
1897 1,716 7 1,709
1896 1,779 0 1,779
1895 1,772 5 1,767
1894 1,681 8 1,673
1893 1,668 0 1,668
1892 1,611 0 1,611
1891 1,419 7 1,412
1890 1,447 11 1,436
1889 1,377 5 1,372
1888 1,329 0 1,329
1887 1,131 6 1,125
1886 1,155 0 1,155
1885 971 0 971
1884 929 0 929
1883 879 0 879
1882 765 0 765
1881 661 0 661
1880 614 0 614

Top States for Eva (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 306
13%
TX 238
10%
FL 201
9%
NY 150
7%
IL 86
4%
NJ 82
4%
PA 77
3%
OH 74
3%
GA 74
3%
NC 70
3%
MI 60
3%
MA 59
3%
VA 56
2%
WA 50
2%
IN 49
2%
AZ 49
2%
TN 43
2%
MD 41
2%
CO 40
2%
MN 38
2%
MO 31
1%
SC 31
1%
UT 30
1%
KY 26
1%
AL 25
1%
LA 25
1%
WI 25
1%
OR 23
1%
CT 20
1%
NV 19
1%
KS 19
1%
NM 16
1%
OK 16
1%
IA 15
1%
AR 13
1%
NE 13
1%
DC 12
1%
WV 12
1%
NH 11
0%
HI 11
0%
MS 10
0%
AK 7
0%
ND 7
0%
MT 6
0%
ME 6
0%
DE 5
0%
RI 5
0%
ID 5
0%