Eva is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #58 in 2025 with 758 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 1,946 births ranking #24. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 453.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 334 girls born was named Eva. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Eva is a beautiful international classic meaning life. It feels simple, luminous, and deeply established.
The name has moved comfortably across many languages for centuries and remains attractive because of its brevity and clarity. Its strength lies in being both ancient and very current.