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Evelia

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Pronounced eh-VEH-lee-ah /ɛˈvɛ.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish elaboration of Eva/Evelina — from Hebrew Chava, 'life, living' (Eve)Medium

In 30 seconds: Life and grace: Evelia elaborates Eva/Evelina — 'life, living'. Lyrical, vintage-Latina, and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew

MeaningSpanish elaboration of Eva/Evelina — from Hebrew Chava, 'life, living' (Eve)

U.S. rank (2025)#3854 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,594

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Evelia is a Spanish elaboration of Eva/Evelina — from Hebrew Chava, 'life, living' (Eve). A lyrical, vintage-Latina name; the -ia ending makes it ornate.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, life at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eva/Evelina means 'life' (Hebrew Chava, Eve, the mother of all living) — Evelia is a soft Spanish elaboration, lyrical and vintage.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Eva — root etymology

Variations

EvelinaEvaEvelyn

Nicknames

EveLia

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If you like Evelia…

Evelina— a fellow Eve- name

Eva— the root name

Evangelina— a companion Eve- elaboration

Amelia— another lyrical -lia name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelia mean?

Evelia elaborates Eva/Evelina — Hebrew 'life, living' (Eve).

How do you pronounce Evelia?

It's said eh-VEH-lee-ah /ɛˈvɛ.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Evelia a boy or girl name?

Evelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Evelia?

Evelia is a rare name in the U.S.