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Evelyna

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Pronounced ev-uh-LEE-nah /ˌɛv.əˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Evelyn/Evelina — from the Germanic Avelina, variously 'a wished-for child' and 'a little bird/hazelnut'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A wished-for child; a little bird: Evelyna is a form of Evelyn. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ev-uh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningA form of Evelyn/Evelina — from the Germanic Avelina, variously 'a wished-for child' and 'a little bird/hazelnut'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6395 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819142025

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

Evelyna is a form of Evelyn/Evelina — from the Germanic Avelina, variously 'a wished-for child' and 'a little bird/hazelnut' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ev-uh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Evelyn. Rare, a-wished-for-child at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Evelyn/Evelina comes from the Germanic Avelina — variously 'a wished-for child' and 'a little bird' — Evelyna is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ev-uh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Evelyn — routes layered

Variations

EvelinaEvelynEvalina

Nicknames

Evie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelyna mean?

Evelyna is a form of Evelyn/Evelina — Germanic 'a wished-for child' and 'a little bird'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Evelyna?

It's said ev-uh-LEE-nah /v.li.n/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Evelyna a boy or girl name?

Evelyna is a girl's name.

How popular is Evelyna?

Evelyna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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