Rising since 1985, #2,214 for girls today.
Popularity of Evana since 1918
Babies named Evana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 151 |
| 2010s | 365 |
| 2020s | 489 |
Meaning & origin
Evana is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1918 but remained obscure until its steady rise beginning in the mid-1980s. In 2025, it ranked 2,214th overall, with a frequency of 1 in 19,365 births. Its peak usage occurred in 2024, suggesting growing appeal among parents seeking a melodic, vowel-ending name. The name is most popular in Virginia, Georgia, and Ohio. Despite its recent emergence, Evana fits comfortably alongside longer feminine names ending in 'a'. Its etymology is unclear, but it may be a creative respelling of Ivana or a feminine form of Evan. Evana's trajectory reflects a broader trend toward soft, lyrical names with multicultural resonance.
Evana appears to be a 20th-century creation, blending sounds from names like Evan and Ivana. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 but remained very rare until recent decades. Its rise since the 1980s aligns with a trend for melodic, vowel-ending names. The name may also be influenced by the Spanish word 'evana' (a type of plant), though this connection is speculative.
Where Evana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Evana” around the world
Where Evana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Evie, Vana
Sibling names for Evana
Names that share Evana's style, for a brother or sister.
