Yeva
Girl name · French · Hebrew · Slavic
Meaninglife · Russian form of Eve
- US rank
- #4,987
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,655 in 2023
26 babies were named Yeva in the US in 2025. It has climbed 181 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yeva you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 61,728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yeva, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yeva would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYeva first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,655.
- New on the sceneYeva wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendYeva has climbed 181 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,987. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningYeva is a Russian form of Eve, which means “life”. Our records link it to French, Hebrew and Slavic roots.
About the name Yeva
Yeva is a girl name of French, Hebrew and Slavic origin meaning “life”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-eva”. US birth records list Yeva for girls from 2004 to 2025, in 21 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,655 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,987, with 26 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.5 | 287,081 girls |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 126,904 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 68,966 girls |
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Questions about the name Yeva
What does the name Yeva mean?
Yeva means “life” in Russian, as a form of Eve.
What is the origin of the name Yeva?
Yeva has French, Hebrew, Slavic roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Yeva a boy or girl name?
Yeva is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yeva?
Yeva ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,655).