Eva
Eva is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Life or living one.
Origin and history
Eva is traditionally a female given name derived from the Hebrew Chava, meaning 'life' or 'living one.' While predominantly feminine, U.S. records show over 1,000 male births registered with this exact spelling since 1880. In masculine usage, it may occasionally serve as a variant or short form of names like Evan or Evander.
Popularity in the United States
1,007 babies in the United States have been named Eva since 1880. It ranks #3676 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- CA (25 %)
- DC (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 54 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 135 |
| 1920-1930 | 169 |
| 1930-1940 | 160 |
| 1940-1950 | 95 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 31 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Eva is the Latinate version of the Hebrew name Chava, which means 'life' or 'to breathe.'
- Although predominantly feminine, more than 1,000 boys in the United States have been named Eva since 1880.