Yeva

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Pronounced YEH-vah /ˈjɛ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: Armenian/Russian form of Eve — from Hebrew Chava, 'life; living, breathing'Medium

In 30 seconds: Life: Yeva is the Armenian/Russian Eve — 'life; living one'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'YEH-vah').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Armenian

MeaningArmenian/Russian form of Eve — from Hebrew Chava, 'life; living, breathing'

U.S. rank (2025)#5093 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 292

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

Yeva is the Armenian and Russian form of Eve — from Hebrew Chava, 'life; living, breathing' (Eve, the first woman, 'the mother of all living'). A soft, classic, lyrical name across Armenia and Russia (said 'YEH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian and Russian families. Rare, life at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eve means 'life; living one' in Hebrew (Chava, the first woman) — Yeva is its soft Armenian and Russian form; classic and warm.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Yeva — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yeva mean?

Yeva is the Armenian/Russian Eve — Hebrew 'life; living one'.

How do you pronounce Yeva?

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

Is Yeva a boy or girl name?

Yeva is a girl's name.

How popular is Yeva?

Yeva is a rare name in the U.S.