Eva
Meaning: Life, living one
Origin: Hebrew/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #140
Total births: 3,583
History: Eva surged in the 2010s as a short, elegant name. Eva represents the minimalist trend in Australian naming — three letters of timeless beauty. The name works across the many cultures that make up modern Australia.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #80 |
| Babies named Eva in 2025 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,583 |
| Peak year | 2015 (240 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #21 |
| Years in records | 2005–2025 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 39 spots |
Frequently asked about Eva
What does the name Eva mean?
Eva means “Life, living one” from Hebrew/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Eva?
Eva has Hebrew/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Life, living one”.
How popular is Eva in Australia?
Eva ranked #80 in Australia in 2025 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Eva most popular?
Eva peaked in 2015 with 240 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Eva a boy or girl name?
Eva is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Evas in registered births are female.
Is the name Eva rising or falling in popularity?
Eva has fallen 39 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #41 in 2020 to #80 in 2025.
How long has Eva been recorded in Australia?
Eva appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 2005 through 2025.