Evita
Girl name · French · Hebrew · Hispanic · Spanish
Meaninglife · Spanish form of Eva
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #779 in 1981
8 babies were named Evita in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Evita you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Evita, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Evita would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEvita first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #779. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningEvita is a Spanish form of Eva, which means “life”. Our records link it to French, Hebrew and Hispanic roots.
About the name Evita
Evita is a girl name of French, Hebrew and Hispanic origin meaning “life”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ita”. US birth records list Evita for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 61 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #779 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew namesHispanic namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 358,566 girls |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 970,874 girls |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,913 girls |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,457 girls |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 130,378 girls |
| 2010s | 8.0 | 125,313 girls |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 girls |
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Questions about the name Evita
What does the name Evita mean?
Evita means “life” in Spanish, as a form of Eva.
What is the origin of the name Evita?
Evita has French, Hebrew, Hispanic, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Evita a boy or girl name?
Evita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Evita?
Evita ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#779).