Eva
Hebrew girl's name meaning “life”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- life
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #112
- Born in 2023
- 2,413
- Peak year
- 2018 (#75)
Meaning & origin
Eva is a Latinate form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, 'life' or 'living one'.
Is Eva a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eva is a Hebrew name meaning "life". Eva is a Latinate form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, 'life' or 'living one'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Eva ranked #112 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,413 US girls were given the name Eva.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #75 in 2018
“Unranked” means Eva was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with E.
How to spell Eva
Eva is spelled E-V-A — 3 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Eve, Ava.
Variants
Eve, Ava
Eva: frequently asked questions
What does the name Eva mean?
Eva is a Hebrew name meaning "life". Eva is a Latinate form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, 'life' or 'living one'.
Where does the name Eva come from?
Eva is of Hebrew origin. Eva is a Latinate form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, 'life' or 'living one'.
Is Eva a boy or a girl name?
Eva is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Eva?
In 2023, 2,413 US girls were given the name Eva.
Is Eva a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Eva ranked #112 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Eva?
Eva is spelled E-V-A. Related spellings include Eve, Ava.
What is Eva short for?
Eva is often used as a short form of Eve or Ava, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Eva?
In 2023, 2,413 US girls were given the name Eva. In the latest US data, Eva ranked #112 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Eva a Hebrew name?
Yes — Eva is a Hebrew name meaning "life". Eva is a Latinate form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, 'life' or 'living one'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Eva mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Eva means "life". Eva is a Latinate form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, 'life' or 'living one'.
Is Eva a biblical name?
Eva is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "life".