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Eve is a feminine name used in English and Estonian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Ḥawwa), which was derived from the Hebrew word חָוָה (ḥawa) meaning ‘to breathe’ or the related word חָיָה (ḥaya) meaning ‘to live’. According to the Old Testament Book of Genesis, Eve and Adam were the first humans." It ranked #519 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Ḥawwa), which was derived from the Hebrew word חָוָה (ḥawa) meaning ‘to breathe’ or the related word חָיָה (ḥaya) meaning ‘to live’. According to the Old Testament Book of Genesis, Eve and Adam were the first humans. The entry lists its usage as English, Estonian, Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Eve ranked #519 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #519 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve means "to breathe", according to Behind the Name.
Is Eve a popular name?
Eve ranked #519 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Eve a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Eve appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Eve — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
