Eva
Pronunciation: [ AYV-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Eva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 292 babies have been named Eva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eva is past its peak , currently ranked #31,806 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,806
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Eva
Eva is a boy name .
Is Eva a boy or girl name? Eva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,806 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #120. Eva is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eva is currently ranked #31,806 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Eva include Evan, Evander, Evans, Evaan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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