Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Eve
GirlHebrew· “life”
- Meaning
- life
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EEV
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #519
- US babies 2025
- 577
- Best rank
- #414 (1907)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Eve
Eve is a Hebrew name that means “life”.
Eve comes from the Hebrew Chawwah, usually connected with the verb for "to live" or "to breathe", and the Book of Genesis explains it as "mother of all living". Eve is the first woman in the Bible, the wife of Adam. The name has been used in English since the Middle Ages, and its Latin form Eva is common across Europe. Evelyn and Evie are sometimes associated with it, though Evelyn has a separate origin. The name is short, simple and timeless, with a quiet elegance. It works equally well as a first or middle name, and Evie is a sweet nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Yves.
Popularity over time
Eve has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 132 different years. Its best national rank was #414 in 1907, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 732 were named Eve. In 2025, 577 babies were named Eve, and it ranked #519 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #720 in 1920, #852 in 1950, #765 in 1980, #539 in 2000, #595 in 2010, and #519 in 2025. Of the 29,510 US girls named Eve since records began, 22% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,792 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kensley, Lorelei, Avah, Braelynn, and Annalise.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eve ranked highest in District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #126 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | #198 | 5 |
| Utah | #201 | 23 |
| Maine | #229 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #316 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Eve is usually pronounced EEV, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with E and ends in “-ve”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Yves.
Middle names for Eve
A few middle names that flow with Eve: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eve
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve is a Hebrew name that means “life”.
What is the origin of the name Eve?
Eve has Hebrew roots. Eve comes from the Hebrew Chawwah, usually connected with the verb for "to live" or "to breathe", and the Book of Genesis explains it as "mother of all living".
Is Eve a popular name?
Yes. Eve ranked #519 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Eve a boy or girl name?
Eve is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Eve?
Eve is usually pronounced EEV. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings