Eva sits comfortably in the UK charts at #54 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#54
US Rank #120
About the Name Eva
Eva is holding steady in the rankings at #54. It reached its peak of #24 in 2012 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 20 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Eva is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #120 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Eva
Unlikely. With around 819 UK babies named Eva per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eva in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Eva has held a stable position around #54 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #24 in 2012 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Eva is more popular in the UK (#54) than in the US (#120). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Eva include: Eva Elfie — Yulia Sergeyevna Romanova known professionally as Eva Elfie (Russian: Ева Эльфи), is a Russian pornographic actress, nude model, and YouTuber.; Eva Vlaardingerbroek — Eva Lotte Louise Vlaardingerbroek is a Dutch far-right political commentator and activist.; Eva Alordiah — Elohor Eva Alordiah, better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a Nigerian rapper, make-up artist, and entrepreneur..
Eva appears in the US top 500 at #120 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
819
UK babies named Eva (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↓ 19 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Eva
Likely around 1 other Eva in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Yulia Sergeyevna Romanova known professionally as Eva Elfie (Russian: Ева Эльфи), is a Russian pornographic actress, nude model, and YouTuber. She is the winner of the AVN Awards in the category Best New Foreign Starlet in 2021.
Eva Lotte Louise Vlaardingerbroek is a Dutch far-right political commentator and activist. She has been particularly vocal about issues surrounding farmers in the Dutch farmers' protests.
Elohor Eva Alordiah, better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a Nigerian rapper, make-up artist, and entrepreneur. Her contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several accolades, including one Nigeria Entertainment Award, one Eloy Award, and one YEM award.
Eva Le Gallienne was a British-American stage actress, producer, director, translator, and author. A Broadway star by age 21, in 1926 she left Broadway behind to found the Civic Repertory Theatre, where she served as director, producer, and lead actress.
Eva Gouel was a French choreographer and the second girlfriend of the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso during the early 1910s. She was the inspiration for several of his paintings, including Ma Jolie.