Rising since 2005, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Yeva since 2004
Babies named Yeva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 141 |
Meaning & origin
Yeva (pronounced YEH-vah) is a direct transliteration of the Hebrew name Chava, the name of the biblical first woman, meaning "life." While the English form Eve has been common for centuries, the Eastern Slavic variant Yeva gained U.S. visibility more recently. It first appeared in American birth records in 2004, and by 2023 it reached its peak rank of 4,987. As of 2025, about 1 in 61,818 newborns are named Yeva, with a clear upward trajectory since 2005. The name is most frequently given in California, reflecting its appeal among families with Russian, Ukrainian, or Jewish heritage. Yeva offers a distinctive alternative to the more ubiquitous Eva, maintaining a strong biblical connection while feeling fresh and melodic.
Yeva is a transliteration of the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chava), meaning "life" or "living one." It is the name of the first woman in the Hebrew Bible, known in English as Eve. The form Yeva is common among Russian-speaking Jewish communities and in Ukraine, reflecting the Eastern European pronunciation of the biblical name.
Where Yeva is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yeva” around the world
Where Yeva lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yevi, Eva
Sibling names for Yeva
Names that share Yeva's style, for a brother or sister.
