Eva, a moniker of Latin origin, is derived from the Hebrew name Eve, which means 'life' or 'living one'. It has been widely used throughout history and across various cultures due to its biblical origins as the first woman created by God according to the Book of Genesis. In many languages, Eva shares phonetic similarities with other names such as Yevgenia (Russian), Evangeline (French), and Éva (Hungarian). Throughout literature, art, and pop culture, Eva has been donned by memorable characters like Eva Braun, the partner of Adolf Hitler, and Eva Green, the French actress known for her role in 'Casino Royale'.
The name Eva experienced a varied trend in popularity over the years, with significant fluctuations from as low as 5 to as high as 25 births in a single year. The peak of popularity occurred between 1920 and 1945, with several years showing more than 15 births each. After World War II, the number of births named Eva began to decline steadily until it reached its current level, where it has remained relatively stable with around 5-7 births per year since the late 1980s. Overall, a total of 1007 babies were named Eva between 1887 and 2023.