Rising since 2011, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Evelia since 1912
Babies named Evelia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evelia's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 128 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 255 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 198 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Evelia is a name that has been in use since as early as 1912, but it has never reached widespread popularity. In 2025, it ranked 3,832nd overall, with approximately 1 in 42,297 female births bearing the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2011, and it reached its peak rank in 2025. Evelia is most popular in the states of Arizona, Texas, and California, which may reflect Hispanic influence given its phonetic similarity to Spanish names. Its gentle sound and connection to the more familiar Evelyn make it a distinctive yet accessible choice for parents seeking a name with a soft, feminine feel.
Evelia is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Evelyn, itself derived from the Norman French name Aveline, a diminutive of the Germanic name Avila. Evelyn was originally a surname before becoming a given name, and its meaning is often associated with the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird' or the Hebrew 'Eve' meaning 'life'. Evelia gained some usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities as a parallel to Eva.
Where Evelia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eve, Evie, Lia
Sibling names for Evelia
Names that share Evelia's style, for a brother or sister.
