Eve
eev
US Popularity:1124
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Life; Living being; To breathe
Naming baby after the first woman created in the Torah and the mother of all humankind is sure to set her up to be a trailblazer. Eve, a name of Latin and Hebrew origin, means "life" or "animal." This name comes from the Latin name Eva, which in turn came from the Hebrew name Chavah. Chavah comes from the verb chavah, which means "to breathe." This simple name will be easy for baby to learn to spell in school but is still a strong way to honor your faith.
How Popular Is The Name Eve?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Eve is currently #763 on The Bump
Girl:Eve is currently #561 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Eve is currently #1124 in U.S. births
Girl:Eve is currently #569 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#569
in 2024
+ 31
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Eve, April 2021
Abarim Publications, Eve meaning
Ancestry, Eve Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Eve, September 2018
Bible Study Tools, Chavah
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