Holding steady.
Popularity of Beva since 1916
Babies named Beva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Beva is a rarely used girls' name first recorded in 1916. Its peak year of usage was 1929, yet even then it never reached notable frequency. The name belongs to the stable trajectory category, indicating minimal variation over time. With no top states on record, Beva remains an obscure choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a short, vowel-ending name with a vintage feel.
Beva is a rare English name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1916. It may be a short form or variant of Beulah, a Hebrew name meaning 'married,' drawn from Isaiah 62:4 in the Bible. Alternatively, it could be a feminine adaptation of the Welsh surname Bevan, itself derived from 'ab Evan' (son of Evan). No single derivation is firmly established, and the name's use has been infrequent throughout its history.
Sibling names for Beva
Names that share Beva's style, for a brother or sister.
