MallowbyNames

Evanny

ev-AN-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Evani or a modern blend of Eva and Danny.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,546
Babies named in 2025
17
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 94,545 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2006

Rising since 2006, #6,546 for girls today.

Popularity of Evanny since 2003

Babies named Evanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6121820102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s50
2010s88
2020s84

Meaning & origin

Evanny is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, a time when creative consonant-vowel patterns were gaining popularity. It peaked in usage in 2024, showing a steady upward trajectory since 2006. In 2025, it ranked 6,546th nationally, with about 1 in 94,545 newborn girls receiving the name. California, where the name is most common, accounts for the largest share of Evannys. The name's rise mirrors trends for stylish, feminine names starting with 'Ev' and ending with 'y', like Everly and Emery. Despite its recent vintage, Evanny has carved a small but growing niche among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding names. Its etymology is unclear, but it likely follows the modern pattern of blending popular name elements, a practice common in American naming culture.

Evanny first appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 2000s, likely as a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Ev- (from names like Eva or Evelyn) with a fashionable -anny ending. It may also be an elaboration of the name Evani or a respelling of Ivanny. The name has no attested historical or linguistic roots and is considered a contemporary invention.

Where Evanny is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ev, Annie, Vanny

Variants: Evani, Ivanny, Evannie

Sibling names for Evanny

Names that share Evanny's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Evelyn, Isla, Aria, Maya, Luna

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Evanny mean?
The meaning of Evanny is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Eva (meaning 'life') or as a creative combination.
How popular is the name Evanny?
Evanny is a very rare name. In 2025, it ranked 6,546th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 94,545 girls given the name that year.
Is Evanny a boy or girl name?
Evanny is almost exclusively used as a girl's name in the United States.