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Evie

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-vee /ˈiːvi/High

Meaning: Life; living; breath of lifeHigh

In 30 seconds: A sparkling English pet form of Eve meaning 'life.' Evie is the kind of name that sounds like sunshine — sweet, bright, and brimming with warmth. It wears perfectly as a full name and is equally charming as a nickname for Eva or Evelyn.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
MeaningLife; living; breath of life
U.S. rank (2025)#270 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,151 girls (0.07% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,839

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Evie is an English diminutive of Eve or Eva, derived from the Hebrew Chava (חַוָּה), meaning 'life' or 'living.' Eve is one of the oldest female names in the Judeo-Christian tradition, given to the first woman in Genesis 3:20 because 'she was the mother of all living.' The name spread through Latin as Eva and through English as Eve.

Evie has been used as an affectionate nickname for Eve and Evelyn in English-speaking countries for centuries, but has increasingly gained recognition as a full name in its own right, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it entered the top 10 for girls. In the United States it has been climbing rapidly.

Did you know? Eve is the name given to the first woman in the Book of Genesis — from the Hebrew Chava (חַוָּה), meaning 'breath of life' — making Evie one of the most ancient names still in everyday use.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Evie — etymology notesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EvaEveEvelyn

Nicknames

Ev

Famous Bearers

  • ★Evie Clair (2003–present)
    American singer who reached the semi-finals of America's Got Talent in 2017.

If you like Evie…

Eva— the parent form sharing the same Hebrew life-meaning with the same elegant brevity
Isla— short, bright vowel-rich name with the same sunny, top-ranking energy
Ellie— beloved English nickname-name with the same warm, accessible charm
Rosie— sweet English nickname-name with the same two-syllable bounce and affection

Frequently Asked

What does the name Evie mean?

Evie means 'life' or 'living,' as a diminutive of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava meaning 'breath of life.'

How do you pronounce Evie?

It is said EE-vee /ˈiːvi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evie a boy or girl name?

Evie is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Evie?

Evie entered the U.K. top 10 for girls and has been rising strongly in the U.S. top 100.