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Evah

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Pronounced EE-vah /ˈi.və/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Eva/Eve — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living; breathing'Low

In 30 seconds: Life; living; breathing: Evah spells Eva/Eve. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EE-vah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Eva/Eve — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living; breathing'
U.S. rank (2024)#7688 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 766

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201118872024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Evah is a spelling of Eva/Eve — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living; breathing' (the first woman in Genesis). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EE-vah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Eva. Rare in this form, life-and-living at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eve comes from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living; breathing' (the first woman in Genesis) — Evah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'EE-vah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Eva — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EvaEveEvie

Nicknames

Evie

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Eva— the standard spelling
Eve— the English form
Evie— a pet form
Ava— a sound-neighbor -va girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evah mean?

Evah spells Eva/Eve — Hebrew 'life; living; breathing'.

How do you pronounce Evah?

It's said EE-vah /ˈi.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evah a boy or girl name?

Evah is a girl's name.

How popular is Evah?

Evah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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