Evah, a unique and melodic name of Hebrew origin, signifies "life" or "living one." Pronounced as /ˈiːvə/, it is often associated with the biblical Eve, the first woman created by God in the Book of Genesis. This name offers a refreshing alternative to more common names like Eva or Evelyn while still retaining a familiar and timeless quality. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctiveness and pleasant sound.
Evah experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. In its early years, it was fairly common with an average of around 7 births per year between 1887 and 1929. However, it became much less popular starting from the late 1930s until the late 1990s, with only a few instances of more than 5 births in any given year during this period.
The name saw a resurgence in popularity from the early 2000s onwards, with peaks of 37 births in 2011 and 26 births in 2009. Despite these recent spikes, Evah remains relatively uncommon compared to many other names, with only a total of 751 births recorded over the entire period from 1887 to 2023.