What does the name Eva mean?

The name Eva means "To live, to breathe".

What is the origin of the name Eva?

Eva is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 2,296 babies were named Eva in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Eva is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,296 ↘

All-Time Total: 237,963

Peak Year: 1918

Eva is a Latin name derived from the Hebrew name Chavah, meaning "life" or "living."

Girl names closely related to Eva

Arya Sophia Chloe Olivia Emma Abigail Bella Elle

Boy names closely related to Eva

Noah Aiden Kevin Jordan Lucas Brian Jason Matthew

Names with similar meaning to Eva

Chava Eve Evie Evita

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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