Eva
e-va
US Popularity:292
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Life, to live; To breathe; Bearer of good news
Eva is a gender-neutral name meaning "life," "to live," or "to breathe." It's related to Eve, the first woman on earth and the mother of humankind in the Jewish bible and the Christian bible's Old Testament. The name is also connected to the Greek name Evangeline, giving it an atlernative meaning of "bearer of good news." With famous namesakes including Eva Longoria, Eva Mendes, and Eva Green, it's most commonly used as a girl's name but is also a cute name for boys. This name's short-and-sweet spelling and familiar sound are sure to make a lively impression.
Famous People Named Eva
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- Little EvaSinger
Common Nicknames for Eva
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Eva are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Eva?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Eva is currently #206 on The Bump
Boy:Eva is currently #116 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Eva is currently #151 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Eva is currently #292 in U.S. births
Girl:Eva is currently #120 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#120
in 2024
- 8
from 2023
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Eva April 2022
Behind the Name, Eve April 2021
Name Doctor, Eva
Behind the Name, Evangeline December 2022
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