Declining since 2014, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Evah since 1887
Babies named Evah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evah's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 260 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Evah is an uncommon name with a history that traces back to the late 19th century. First recorded in 1887, it achieved its peak rank of 7,885 in that same year, and has since fallen into obscurity. Its trajectory has been declining, particularly since 2014, reflecting a broader trend away from antiquated spellings. The name's origins are uncertain, but it is likely a respelling of Eva or Eve, popular in an era when elaborate names with an -ah suffix were fashionable. Today, Evah remains a rare choice, with its highest recorded usage firmly in the past.
Evah first appeared in the late 19th century, likely as a respelling of Eva or Eve, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ah suffix. It was recorded in the United States as early as 1887, with its peak usage in that same year. The name has since declined in frequency, remaining rare in contemporary usage.
“Evah” around the world
Where Evah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Evah
Names that share Evah's style, for a brother or sister.
