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Evalina

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Pronounced ev-uh-LEE-nuh /ˌɛv.əˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Elaboration of Eva/Evelina, from Hebrew Chawwah ('life'); the '-lina' ending is a Latinate diminutive.Medium

In 30 seconds: Evalina is an elaborated form of Eva and Evelina, reaching back to Hebrew Chawwah, 'life', with a Latinate '-lina' diminutive added on.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningElaboration of Eva/Evelina, from Hebrew Chawwah ('life'); the '-lina' ending is a Latinate diminutive.
U.S. rank (2025)#1512 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births141 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,335

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518852025

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

Evalina extends the older Eva and Evelina, whose ultimate source is the Hebrew name Chawwah, meaning 'life'. The '-lina' tail is a Latinate diminutive ending, layered on to soften and lengthen the name. So its heart is that ancient idea of life, dressed in a more ornamental shape.

It belongs to a wide family of spellings, from Aveline and Evelína to Avalynn and Evelien, each ringing slightly different changes on the same Eva core.

Did you know? Evalina is a spelling variant of Evelina, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Evalina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AvalineAvalynnAvelineEvelínaEvelien

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If you like Evalina…

Avalynn— a variation that swaps in a -lynn ending while keeping the Eva base
Eva— the short Hebrew-rooted 'life' name that Evalina elaborates
Eviana— another English name
Evianna— shares the -na ending
Lillianna— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evalina mean?

Evalina is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Portuguese tradition.

How do you pronounce Evalina?

It's commonly said ev-uh-LEE-nuh /ˌɛv.əˈliː.nə/.

Is Evalina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Evalina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Evalina?

In 2024, Evalina ranked #1714 in the U.S. for girls, with 118 births recorded.

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