Girl name · Hebrew
Eve
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: living, lifeEve is a girl's name that comes from Hebrew and means "living, life". It is used in English and French.
- Meaning
- Living, life
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #519 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Eve
As a girl's name, Eve comes from Hebrew and means "living, life". It is used in English and French. In French it is spelled Ève.
In French, say EV. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Eve on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Eve on 3 lists.
“Living, life; Hebrew. First woman, Genesis”
From Biblical names, female biblical names
“Living, life; Hebrew. Say EV”
From French girl names, short French girl names
“Living, life; Hebrew. Short and biblical”
From Girl middle names, one-syllable girl middle names
How popular is Eve?
- US rank in 2025
- #519
- 577 babies, 359 per million girls
- Best rank
- #414 in 1907
- Most babies: 732 in 2017
- Babies since 1880
- At least 29,510
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 72 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 98 per million |
| 1900s | 160 per million |
| 1910s | 142 per million |
| 1920s | 73 per million |
| 1930s | 59 per million |
| 1940s | 73 per million |
| 1950s | 121 per million |
| 1960s | 143 per million |
| 1970s | 141 per million |
| 1980s | 94 per million |
| 1990s | 93 per million |
| 2000s | 259 per million |
| 2010s | 363 per million |
| 2020s | 355 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #458 | #436 | #441 | #486 | #470 | #485 | #555 | #599 | #567 | #519 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Eve
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Evietraditional short form (English)
Other forms of Eve
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ChayaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- ÉabhaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- EfaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- EubhLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- EviLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- EwaLife, living (Hebrew, girl)
Names spelled like Eve
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EceQueen, lady (Turkish, girl)
- EviePet form of Eve, to live, or Evelyn (Hebrew, girl)
- EdenPossibly delight, pleasure (Hebrew, unisex)
- EsméEsteemed, loved (Old French, girl)
- EirMercy (Old Norse, girl)
- ElaHazel (Turkish, girl)
- ElkeNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- ElseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EmaBlossom and jasmine (depends on characters) (Japanese, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- AishaAlive, living (Arabic, girl)
- AvaVariant of Eve, life; in Persian, voice (Hebrew, girl)
- VitoLife (Latin, boy)
- AmrLife (Arabic, boy)
- AyşeAlive, living (Arabic, girl)
- AyushLife, long life (Sanskrit, boy)
- BeathagLife (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
- BeathanLife (Scottish Gaelic, boy)
- CanSoul, life (Persian, boy)
Middle names for Eve
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Hebrew
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- EliseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- LisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielaGod is my judge (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- HannahFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabelGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Eve: common questions
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve comes from Hebrew and means "living, life".
Is Eve a boy or girl name?
Eve is mainly a girl's name.
What are nicknames for Eve?
Common nicknames for Eve include Evie.
How popular is the name Eve?
Eve ranked #519 in the US in 2025, with 577 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Eve?
Forms of Eve with the same meaning and origin include Chaya (Hebrew), Éabha (Irish), Efa (Welsh), Eubh (Scottish) and Eva (German).
What middle names go with Eve?
Middle names that flow well with Eve include Delphine, Heather, Honor, Louisa and Madeline. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.