A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Evia since 1888
Babies named Evia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evia's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 71 |
| 1900s | 108 |
| 1910s | 189 |
| 1920s | 163 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Evia is a rare and delicate name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1888. It saw a small peak in popularity in 1903, then faded into obscurity for much of the 20th century. Since 2001, however, the name has been slowly rising in usage, mirroring a broader trend towards vintage and soft-sounding names. In 2025, Evia ranked 8,860, with only about 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. Its rarity and gentle sound may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon yet familiar alternative to more popular names like Ava or Isla. The name's top states of use are not listed in recent data, indicating its distribution is highly scattered across the country.
Evia is a rare name that first appeared in the late 19th century. It may be a variant of Ava, a name with Germanic roots meaning 'desired,' or a feminization of Evian, possibly derived from the Hebrew 'Eve' meaning 'life.' Its usage has been sporadic, with a minor peak in the early 1900s and a recent resurgence since the early 2000s. The name remains uncommon, with no strong cultural or linguistic ties to a specific region.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Via
Variants: Evea, Evya
Sibling names for Evia
Names that share Evia's style, for a brother or sister.
