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Evangelia

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Pronounced ev-an-JEEL-ee-ah /ˌɛv.ænˈdʒil.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek evangelion, 'good news, the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelia, 'message/tidings') — 'bringer of good news'Medium

In 30 seconds: Good news; the gospel: Evangelia is Greek for 'bringer of good tidings'. Devout, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningFrom Greek evangelion, 'good news, the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelia, 'message/tidings') — 'bringer of good news'
U.S. rank (2025)#4915 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719492025

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

Evangelia comes from Greek evangelion, 'good news, the gospel' — from eu, 'good', plus angelia, 'message, tidings' (the root of 'evangelist' and Evangeline). A devout, lyrical name across Greece; nicknames Evie, Lia, or Litsa (said 'ev-an-JEEL-ee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, good-news at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Evangelia comes from Greek evangelion, 'good news, the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelia, 'message') — 'bringer of good tidings' (the root of 'evangelist'); a devout, lyrical Greek name (nickname Evie or Lia).
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Evangelia — etymology

Variations

EvangelinaEvangelineEvangelitsa

Nicknames

EvieLia

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If you like Evangelia…

Evangeline— a fellow Evangel- girls' name
Evangelina— a companion form
Angelia— the 'message/angel' element
Anastazia— echoes that soft -ia sound
Alexandria— echoes that soft -ia sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evangelia mean?

Evangelia is Greek for 'good news, the gospel; bringer of good tidings'.

How do you pronounce Evangelia?

It's said ev-an-JEEL-ee-ah /ˌɛv.ænˈdʒil.i.ɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Evangelia a boy or girl name?

Evangelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Evangelia?

Evangelia is a rare name in the U.S.

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