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Ewelina

eh-veh-LEE-nah · Desired, or life; a Polish form of Eve or Evelyn.

Peak popularity
2003
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Ewelina since 1987

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

47111990200020102020Most births 2003Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s50
2000s43
2010s28
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Ewelina is a Polish feminine name that has seen modest use in the United States since first appearing in Social Security records in 1987. Its peak year was 2003, when it ranked among the less common imported names. Despite never reaching the top 1000, Ewelina has maintained a stable trajectory, kept alive by Polish-American families and those drawn to its melodic European sound. The name carries the legacy of Eve, one of the oldest recorded names in human history, yet feels fresh through its Slavic ending. While no U.S. state recorded high concentrations, Ewelina remains a distinctive choice that respects heritage without sacrificing ease of pronunciation.

Ewelina is a Polish feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Chavah (Eve), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'. It entered Polish as a variant of the name Ewa, influenced by the French form Eveline. The name has been used in Poland since at least the 19th century, gaining modest popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ewa, Ewelinka, Lina

Variants: Evelina, Eveline, Evelyn

Sibling names for Ewelina

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ewelina mean?
Ewelina means 'desired' or 'life', derived from the Hebrew name Eve.
How popular is Ewelina currently?
Ewelina is not currently in the top 1000 in the U.S. Its peak year in U.S. records was 2003.
Is Ewelina a boy or girl name?
Ewelina is exclusively a girl's name.