Holding steady.
Popularity of Evagelia since 1966
Babies named Evagelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Evagelia is a Greek name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1966, reflecting the influence of Greek immigration and cultural heritage. Its peak popularity occurred in 1979, a year that saw many Greek feminine names gain favor. The name has remained stable in usage since, maintaining a consistent but low profile. While it never reached mainstream American popularity, Evagelia holds a steady place within Greek-American families. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting it is used widely but without strong regional concentration.
Evagelia is a modern Greek name derived from the word "evangelion" (εὐαγγέλιον), meaning "good news" or "gospel." It is a feminine form of Evangelos, a name borne by saints in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The name has been used in Greece since the 20th century, particularly popular in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Lia, Evelina
Variants: Evangelia, Evangelina, Evangelita
Sibling names for Evagelia
Names that share Evagelia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sophia, Anastasia, Eleni, Georgia, Maria
Brothers: Dimitri, Nikos, Konstantinos, Alexandros, Yannis
