Sheva

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Pronounced SHEH-vah /ˈʃɛ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew sheva, variously 'an oath' and 'seven' (as in Bathsheba, 'daughter of the oath'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An oath; seven: Sheva is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SHEH-vah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew sheva, variously 'an oath' and 'seven' (as in Bathsheba, 'daughter of the oath'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8327 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 353

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

Sheva comes from the Hebrew sheva, variously 'an oath' and 'seven' (as in Bathsheba, 'daughter of the oath'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SHEH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, an-oath at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sheva means variously 'an oath' and 'seven' in Hebrew (as in Bathsheba, 'daughter of the oath') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHEH-vah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Sheva — routes layered

Variations

ShevahShebaBathsheba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheva mean?

Sheva is Hebrew, variously 'an oath' and 'seven' (as in Bathsheba); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sheva?

It's said SHEH-vah /ˈʃɛ.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sheva a boy or girl name?

Sheva is a girl's name.

How popular is Sheva?

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