Eva Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eva is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eva?
Eva is spelled E-V-A. The name has 3 letters.
Eva at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Eva means “life” or “living one” derived from the Hebrew name Chava.
- Origin
- Eva is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Chava, which means “life.”
- Pronunciation
- EE-vah · 2 syllables
Eva Popularity in 2025
Rank#134
Recorded Births2,154
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #134 and recorded 152 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eva Mean?
Eva means “life” or “living one” derived from the Hebrew name Chava.
Origin: Eva is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Chava, which means “life.”
How Do You Pronounce Eva?
PronunciationEE-vah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Eva?
- History
- The name Eva has been used in various languages often connected to biblical contexts as the name of the first woman.
Eva Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,154 | #134 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,306 | #120 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,416 | #111 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,576 | #108 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,836 | #93 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,847 | #93 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,180 | #86 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,569 | #76 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,642 | #73 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,814 | #74 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,772 | #76 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,687 | #83 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,433 | #88 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,369 | #86 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,470 | #83 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,280 | #91 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,395 | #99 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,971 | #114 |
When Was Eva Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
4,563 recorded births
National rank #55
1920 · Girls
4,498 recorded births
National rank #58
1919 · Girls
4,484 recorded births
National rank #55
1916 · Girls
4,337 recorded births
National rank #55
Where Eva Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #57 | 11 |
| ME | #73 | 13 |
| NY | #82 | 166 |
| FL | #85 | 186 |
| MD | #90 | 46 |
| NM | #94 | 14 |
| NV | #95 | 21 |
| MA | #99 | 56 |